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The game of baseball has long been criticized for its long games and quiet demeanor in certain stars. However, the latest scandal has put the league on the map. Since former Astros Pitcher Mike Fiers blew the whistle a few weeks ago, the Astros GM (Jeff Luhnow) has been fired, three managers (A.J Hinch, Alex Cora, Carlos Beltran) have been canned in correlation with the scandal, and baseball has been all anyone can talk about.
A news story that most leagues would have liked to conceal when it occurred, has seen the baseball community explode due to it’s mishandling. When given a chance to settle the situation, Astros Owner Jim Crane showed no accountability.
“No, I don’t think I should be held accountable. I’m here to correct it. And I’m here to take this team forward,” said Crane to reporters at spring training.
While many of baseball’s stars have often chosen to remain quiet, that was not the result of this matter. Including the often-outspoken Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Trevor Bauer, who was one of the first people to suspect wrongdoing.
“I’m not going to let them forget the fact that they are hypocrites, they are cheaters, they’ve stolen from a lot of other people and the game itself,” Bauer told reporters at Reds spring training camp in Goodyear, Arizona.
Believe it or not, the Astros misconduct managed to open a whole new can of worms. For years the baseball community has voiced their want for notorious cheaters Barry Bonds (PED), and Pete Rose (Gambling) to be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame. With possibly the most infamous matter in the game’s history now out in the air, many are calling for the former fan favourites to get their plaques in Cooperstown.
