I don't disagree that the punishments given to the Houston Astros was very light. I have no idea how much legality there can be in terms of punishing the players. We don't even know how much power Rob Manfred and Tony Clark have. Fans and players are upset and rightfully so. To be given immunity and not face any consequences, it gives ideas of retaliation and other bad ideas.
But what I don't agree with is going after the Astros family members. That's a line you don't even cross. Last season Bryce Harper's newborn son was the target of fans. Daniel Hudson was criticized for leaving the Nationals during the playoff to witness his first born child. That stuff pales to what Astro players are getting. "Fans" telling them they'll rape their wives and families. Hoping their children get cancer. It's bothering guys like Josh Reddick. I can't blame him. We're seeing the very ugly side of what happens when there is no "justice" in regards to all the sign stealing stuff.
If I'm involved with an Astro player, I would avoid going anywhere during the season. And the need for extra security is coming. I don't think that will be surprising. They are people after all, despite the cheating. Because the amount they are going to have, it's going to be very rough on them. And who knows if some wacko decides to chase one of them and try to attack them. Even Mike Fiers, the man who exposed the team, is getting threats himself. And that has also come after alleged PED user David Ortiz called him a snitch. So I guess in 2016, you injected yourself with steroids to have that magical year, Ortiz? I wouldn't have said anything, especially at the Red Sox camp wearing Red Sox affiliated stuff and having small controversy because of the era of baseball that was played 15 years ago.
Keyboard warriors are a common thing. Most people are normal when it comes to criticizing anything, but this is not criticism. Last thing that needs to be seen is a nut injuring one of these players. That will add more ammo to a big stockpile of issues.
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