Manfred discusses Astros' illegal sign-stealing
By Richard Justice @RichardJustice February 16, 2020 mlb.com
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke Sunday afternoon at Grapefruit League media day ...
On players threatening retaliation against the Astros: “I think the back-and-forth that’s gone on is not healthy. This is another topic on which we’re trying to be proactive. I met with half the managers here in Florida before I came out here, and I’ll meet the other half in Arizona. I hope that I made it extremely clear to them that retaliation in-game by throwing at a batter intentionally will not be tolerated -- whether it’s at Houston or anybody else. I think it’s dangerous and it is not helpful to the current situation.”
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Vigilante pitchers must be warned not to punish Astros for cheating. Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Others, including some MLB pitchers, have indicated that Astros considered to have engaged in the sign stealing would/should be dealt with in the time honored way: pitchers throwing at them with impunity...
MLB in recent years has tried to eliminate and has greatly reduced some forms of barbarism that many considered part of the game including barreling into opposing players such as middle infielders and catchers. But throwing at batters is still done. On the rare occasion when a pitcher is punished, it's ejection, modest fine and short suspension...
The commissioner must also warn 2020 pitchers to not take matters into their own hands by intentionally throwing at Astros batters in retaliation. It's pretty basic stuff.
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