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[ElectricBlanketFire]

Best case scenario is it was one guy, and the top level folks completely come down on him and fully cooperate in the investigation.

But it wouldn't surprise me if top-level was in on it either. It wouldn't surprise me if multiple organizations in the MLB participate. We know how rampant corruption is in FIFA, why stop there? And we know how there was sort of an acceptance of steroids for a long time, internally.

Argh.

I really doubt it was one guy.

 

[A-V-B]

I really doubt it was one guy.

Guess we'll see.

 

[Arc]

So the fines they received and Goodell destroying the tapes never happened? Oh, sorry that was for taping the Jets after they got away with taping the Rams.

I'm not going to discuss Spygate with someone who is going to ignore the facts.

Back on topic, there's no way this was just one guy operating alone. The whole front office hated his guts right?

 

[stl]

I'm not going to discuss Spygate with someone who is going to ignore the facts.

Good advice, I think I will follow it.

 

[TheRedSnifit]

So this thread has been derailed into talking about the Patriots. Cardinals fans are more clever than I'd thought.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Back on topic, there's no way this was just one guy operating alone. The whole front office hated his guts right?

It's possible, especially if they truly believed he stole proprietary info when he left. But there was zero indication that Luhnow left on bad terms until today's reports. The power struggle (that Luhnow won) was against the previous regime that got booted out when Jocketty got fired and Mozeliak took over as GM.

Supposedly, the investigation is focused on 4-5 individuals. Mid-lower level staff.

 

[Joe]

ESPN's legal analyst is a joke

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13093177/lester-munson

Q: Is it actually a crime to hack into the data and the files of a Major League Baseball team?

A: It's certainly ethically questionable, but whether it is a crime is far less certain.

Q: Doesn't the FBI have responsibilities that are more important than policing the actions of rival baseball teams?

A: Yes. It is difficult to imagine that FBI agents charged with the duty to investigate terrorists, syndicate hoodlums and corporate pirates would invest significant time in analyzing the activities of MLB executives and their evaluations of draft picks, prospects and opposing players. It has long been a part of baseball that general managers try to outmaneuver each other in the draft, in trades and in the signing of free agents. Hacking into the Astros' files is only the latest technique in the battles that help make the MLB fascinating.

Q: What will happen to the Cardinals' executives who hacked into the Astros' database?

A: ...It might be a good idea for Cardinals ownership to suspend anyone involved for a month to show that they are embarrassed about what appears to border on unethical behavior.

For a little context, these are two billion dollar teams in a 9 billion dollar annually industry.

 

[lastflowers]

yeah, I just hated that we let him get so old in the minors. So I was super excited to see Correa with the big club at 20. Excitement is back, glad I can see them on tv again too

I've seen twenty plus games already this year. If it weren't for me being on vacation in Scotland since the 4th, there would be another ten games. Watching the young players grow is great. Marisnick is a Michael Bourne-lite player out in center, and Springer is getting better an better in the outfield. All we need is Carter to stop hitting line drives right at defensemen...

I have seen Correa yet out in the field since he came up while I was on vacation, but I've heard good things!

 

[stl]

So this thread has been derailed into talking about the Patriots. Cardinals fans are more clever than I'd thought.

We are a clever bunch, lol. Just having a little fun to ease the pain of having your favorite team accused of some really stupid behavior. Nothing personal Arc
Hopefully they find out who really is responsible, and upper management didn't know about it. If Dewitt or Mo knew about it, it will be devastating for the fanbase and the franchise/farmclub. But they need to find the right person, and not some fallguy. Even if they were trying the Astro's stole info from them, this is not how you do it.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

ESPN's legal analyst is a joke

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13093177/lester-munson

For a little context, these are two billion dollar teams in a 9 billion dollar annually industry.

Is this a joke? It absolutely is a FEDERAL crime. This is a huge deal.

 

[DrForester]

There is not enough ice....

 

[terrisus]

Probably posted already (apologies if so), but...

From October, 1999:
The Simpsons on the Cardinals' knowledge of spying in Baseball

 

[captive]

ESPN's legal analyst is a joke

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13093177/lester-munson







For a little context, these are two billion dollar teams in a 9 billion dollar annually industry.

Is this a joke? It absolutely is a FEDERAL crime. This is a huge deal.

Perhaps this is why the clown Dough Gottlieb, when interviewing a local Houston radio host kept asking why did they go to the FBI. Like twice he asked him.

Do people really not think this is a big deal because its sports? Would it be worse if it was KPGM hacking Deloitte?

This is far worse than anything the patriots have ever done, because its actually illegal activity in a court of law. Not just breaking the rules of the sport.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Update: Ex-Cardinals Scouting Director to Plead Guilty to Hacking Houston Astros

Chris Correa to plead guilty to charges arising from FBI probe into breaches of database of player information

The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to criminal charges in connection with an unauthorized breach of the Houston Astros computer network, according to people familiar with the case.

Chris Correa, who was fired by the Cardinals last year, has agreed to plead guilty to charges arising from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation into breaches of the Astros’ private database of player information, which is known as Ground Control. Major League Baseball had asked the FBI to look into the matter after information related to potential player trades was released anonymously online in 2014.