The Red Sox got busted for doing the same thing in 2018 that the Astros did in 2017. Except MLB determined it was only one person in the video room and that Alex Cora (the guy who basically was co-mastermind in the Astros scandal) wasn't involved. Apparently they only did it with a guy on second (which in the MLB world (players and media) was somehow less egregious than the Astros).Aggies2009 said:
Agree with most of your post...
Is the timeline right on the Red Sox? Their Apple Watch stuff wasn't in 2018. Was their stuff that did happen after the Astros?
Aggies2009 said:
Astros have been so close in the last two World Series they played. If they had some sort of overwhelming advantage I really think they could legitimately win one someday.
Aggies2009 said:
Astros have been so close in the last two World Series they played. If they had some sort of overwhelming advantage I really think they could legitimately win one someday.
Yeah! It's not like the World Series just ended a few hours ago with them losing yet another. It was a completely random post.03_Aggie said:Aggies2009 said:
Astros have been so close in the last two World Series they played. If they had some sort of overwhelming advantage I really think they could legitimately win one someday.
They are always on your mind, aren't they?
Yeah! I always celebrate 2nd place banners, and I swear it's not damage control!bearkatag15 said:
This is a sad thread. Imagine making fun of a team for losing the World Series. There are 28 other teams that wish there are where this teams is today.
Aggies2009 said:Yeah! I always celebrate 2nd place banners, and I swear it's not damage control!bearkatag15 said:
This is a sad thread. Imagine making fun of a team for losing the World Series. There are 28 other teams that wish there are where this teams is today.
Sad is right. Must be sad seeing excellent hitters manage no offense at all in an elimination game.
But hey, what can you do? Hitting a baseball is really hard.
Danny Vermin said:
Danny Vermin said:
Aggies2009 said:Danny Vermin said:
Wonder where he ends up. Usually guys show out in contract years. He gave little effort when it mattered this season.
bearkatag15 said:Aggies2009 said:Danny Vermin said:
Wonder where he ends up. Usually guys show out in contract years. He gave little effort when it mattered this season.
Highest WAR by a position player this year. Yeah he sucks.
Aggies2009 said:bearkatag15 said:Aggies2009 said:Danny Vermin said:
Wonder where he ends up. Usually guys show out in contract years. He gave little effort when it mattered this season.
Highest WAR by a position player this year. Yeah he sucks.
Right on! Glad he produced in the World Series when it counted to bring hom the title! What part of "when it mattered " escaped you?
cc10106 said:
Hey, everybody!
Remember when so many "experts" said the Astros would suck when the fans were finally back and all the booing and "baseball policing itself" would be too much to overcome?
I 'member. What a bunch of idiots.
Yeah, that's why you're butthurt, not because the Astros are the most successful team in baseball over the last 5 years- its that they didnt need to do what they did. You just love the game and its purity, you're not salty because team you don't like keeps winning the pennant. I didnt know people who pretend to be outraged about this exist outside of dodgers and yankees twitter since the facts have come out.Quote:
All smack talk aside, I (and many others, including MLBers) have said the worst part about the cheating is that they didn't need to- they're great players as is. Sadly for them, the stigma of "not being able to win without cheating" follows them and doesn't get any better every time they get close but can't seem to get over the hump. Fair or not (it isn't), that's just what people think.
Ragnar Danneskjoldd said:Yeah, that's why you're butthurt, not because the Astros are the most successful team in baseball over the last 5 years- its that they didnt need to do what they did. You just love the game and its purity, you're not salty because team you don't like keeps winning the pennant. I didnt know people who pretend to be outraged about this exist outside of dodgers and yankees twitter since the facts have come out.Quote:
All smack talk aside, I (and many others, including MLBers) have said the worst part about the cheating is that they didn't need to- they're great players as is. Sadly for them, the stigma of "not being able to win without cheating" follows them and doesn't get any better every time they get close but can't seem to get over the hump. Fair or not (it isn't), that's just what people think.
you don't think winning a pennant is good? I'm thrilled with the astros season, one of the best of my lifetime. Your position is anything other than the WS is a bad season fans shouldnt be satisfied with? It seems like your opinions on baseball can be easily dismissed.Quote:
Ooooo someone is taking the recent losses hard. At least you have your "We finished 2nd and got a pennant!!!" copium.
Ag_07 said:
I'm interested to hear what Ranger fans think of Correa the cheater possibly becoming a Ranger.
Or booing Astros that were with their teams in 2017. See the Angels fans booing Machete.JABQ04 said:Ag_07 said:
I'm interested to hear what Ranger fans think of Correa the cheater possibly becoming a Ranger.
The same as every other fan base when someone from the 2017 teams to them. All is suddenly forgiven. But let's be honest, most fans of baseball are effing morons, like booing rookies on the Astros who had zero part in 2017. Also too blinded even consider the idea their teams were engaged in **** just as shady.
