Mike Trout is the latest MLB star to voice his opinion on the 2017 Houston Astros sign stealing scandal.
The typically reserved outfielder discussed with reporters the validity of the Astros’ 2017 World Series championship and how he thought the MLB handled the situation.
“You just hope Major League Baseball cleans it up,” Trout said. “To cheat like that and not get anything? It’s sad to see.”
Trout, who hit a career high 45 home runs last season weighed in on the advantage the Astros players are accused of.
“If you know what’s coming, it’s definitely going to help you,” says Trout. “Me going up to the plate and knowing what’s coming would be pretty fun up there.”
Rob Manfred has taken the role of judge and jury, yet he lacks the intestinal fortitude to carry out the duties of the executioner. Manfred believes that public shaming will be justice enough for the Astros.
“I think if you look at the faces of the Houston players, as they’ve been out there publicly addressing this issue, they have been hurt by this,” Manfred said. “They will live with questions about what went on in 2017 and 2018 for the rest of their lives.”
Undoubtedly, fellow players will carry the burden of executioner this upcoming season. However, Manfred states that the MLB will not turn a blind eye to vigilante justice.
“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 Houston or anybody else,” he said. “It’s dangerous and it is not helpful to the current situation.”
William Hill has set the over/under on Houston batters hit by a pitch in 2020 set at 83.5. (I’d recommend betting the over.)
Lines will surely move as more Astros continue to stumble through press conferences this offseason.
This tweet by Jared Tims sums up Major League Baseball’s hypocrisy best.
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