Alex Cora Lifetime ban?

**cincinnatikid513** · 01-14-20, 12:42 PM

might as well be alex cora will be black balled from any future job in baseball

**Snowball** · 01-14-20, 12:44 PM

I reckon it's the use of external electronic surveillance that makes this so egregious.
The MLB had a rule that prohibits all sign-stealing with the lone exception of a runner on second base.
Expect Cora's punishment to be stiffer than his Astros co-conspirators, but not lifetime ban.
Of course, he must be fired from the Red Sox as they will need a new GM.

This is very sad because Cora was always liked and proud of his team's accomplishments.
Think of the picture for every win he plastered on the wall of his office, in the record-breaking season..

it's all stained now. Like the Patriots are stained by Belicheat.

Boston needs to move on from both of these frauds.

I would offer Joe Girardi the job in a hearbeat.

**pilebuck13** · 01-14-20, 12:47 PM

Of course the World Series game I went to dodgers Red Sox was the only game the won in that series the Houston series they absolutely were robbed in Houston in that series

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by pilebuck13

Of course the World Series game I went to dodgers Red Sox was the only game the won in that series the Houston series they absolutely were robbed in Houston in that series

Game 3 was the big cheat. Swing game and Darvish had been on fire. Had a 1.59 era in his 2 playoff starts.

Astros waited him out with the video relay to the bang bang trash can. Knew everything he was throwing cutter, change up, curve. Tee'd off and then KO'd Darvish before the 2nd inning was ever completed.

Game 3 in Houston Darvish went 1.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER. Game was basically lost in that second inning.

**unusialsusp5** · 01-14-20, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by stake1

Dombrowski should get fired too. Fired for not knowing the bullshit his manager was pulling.

already was fired weeks ago. replaced by some analytics geek named high end bloom.

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by unusialsusp5

already was fired weeks ago. replaced by some analytics geek named high end bloom.

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 01:02 PM

Like this quote about the 2017 World Series:

"The Dodgers didn’t win it on the field, but history should forever note that nobody beat them."

**MiDNiTe** · 01-14-20, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by stake1

Game 3 was the big cheat. Swing game and Darvish had been on fire. Had a 1.59 era in his 2 playoff starts.

Astros waited him out with the video relay to the bang bang trash can. Knew everything he was throwing cutter, change up, curve. Tee'd off and then KO'd Darvish before the 2nd inning was ever completed.

Game 3 in Houston Darvish went 1.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER. Game was basically lost in that second inning.

Yeah I was a fan of darvish, I admit after those games I thought he was a choker loser who couldn't handle the pressure and was tipping, may still be one but this has made me think a little different, I know giant loss shitloads on dodgers couple years straight

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by MiDNiTe

Yeah I was a fan of darvish, I admit after those games I thought he was a choker loser who couldn't handle the pressure and was tipping, may still be one but this has made me think a little different, I know giant loss shitloads on dodgers couple years straight

And how about what happened to Brandon Morrow? Guy was lights out, lock down that postseason. Morrow gave up just 2 runs in 12.1 IP that October.

Then game 5 in Houston, Morrow just forgets how to miss bats and got no Astro hitter out. Went 0 IP, 4 hits and 4 ER. Hr, single, double, homer.

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 01:16 PM

I need to be accurate, Morrow was lock down and lights for all of 2017 with the Dodgers. Was not just in October.

Morrow had a 0.91 WHIP in 2017

**stake1** · 01-14-20, 01:20 PM

ダルビッシュ有(Yu Darvish)
@faridyu

If the Dodgers are planning a 2017 World Series parade, I would love to join! So if that is in the works, can someone make a Yu Garbage Jersey for me?

**pimike** · 01-14-20, 01:27 PM

This just makes the Nationals WS win even more impressive.

Looking forward to 2020 with even a better season, if that’s possible.

Sad day for baseball, however if it gets cleaned up a bit more that is only a plus.

PUT ROSE in the Hall!!!

Around the corner baseball will be here. I will be ready!!

**JMobile** · 01-14-20, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Bluehorseshoe

How does Beltran go unscathed??

Maybe Beltran was planning on cheating too this year.

**lakerboy** · 01-14-20, 02:01 PM

Dodgers lol. Let me guess the Nationals were cheating in game 5

**stevek173** · 01-14-20, 02:08 PM

Damn!

**Booya711** · 01-14-20, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by JMobile

Maybe Beltran was planning on cheating too this year.

Full time cheating still can’t help the Mets

**pilebuck13** · 01-14-20, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Dodgers lol. Let me guess the Nationals were cheating in game 5

Speaking of a different team I’ll be damned if they cheated on those home games in 2017 come on bs

**spippen** · 01-14-20, 09:03 PM

Goodbye Alex " Big Loser " Cora. You stole signs, cheated and your team STILL couldn't beat anybody last year you cheater.

**killakam** · 01-15-20, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by pimike

This just makes the Nationals WS win even more impressive.
Looking forward to 2020 with even a better season, if that’s possible.
Sad day for baseball, however if it gets cleaned up a bit more that is only a plus.
PUT ROSE in the Hall!!!
Around the corner baseball will be here. I will be ready!!

The Nationals probably knew about their cheating and were very careful with tipping.

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 01-15-20, 12:21 AM

They should all be tossed for life, along with steroid slime of the 90's.

**chico2663** · 01-15-20, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by BigJay

Been over 30 years since Rose got lifetime ban. Time to let him back in at least on a limited basis. He should be eligible for Hall enshrinement. 30 years is enough punishment.

Doubt Cora gets lifetime ban. But it’s going to be damn tough for him to find a job no matter what the punishment.

Fukk Pete rose. He should die first and maybe after that. He has many demons that never came out.

**BigDofBA** · 01-15-20, 12:35 AM

It pissed me off that the Astros did this but I would like to pose a question.

How is a base runner at 2nd base tipping off pitches to the hitter any different that someone in center field with a camera relaying pitches? Isn't it kind of the same thing?

What makes the use of technology so egregious when the base runner is looking at the same thing?

**jtoler** · 01-15-20, 01:23 AM

ped's and gambling against your team(if actually occurred) is way worse who isnt/doesnt steal signs

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 01-15-20, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

It pissed me off that the Astros did this but I would like to pose a question.

How is a base runner at 2nd base tipping off pitches to the hitter any different that someone in center field with a camera relaying pitches? Isn't it kind of the same thing?

What makes the use of technology so egregious when the base runner is looking at the same thing?

Because in that case, you're using nothing but your brain; same thing when someone in the dugout watches the base coach's signs, sees a pattern and figures out the signs. When you start using video, it's gets way too easy; if that were legal, every team would do it and scoring would be through the roof.

**cincinnatikid513** · 01-15-20, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

It pissed me off that the Astros did this but I would like to pose a question.

How is a base runner at 2nd base tipping off pitches to the hitter any different that someone in center field with a camera relaying pitches? Isn't it kind of the same thing?

What makes the use of technology so egregious when the base runner is looking at the same thing?

because the camera can relay pitches when nobody is on base or only on 1st which is not right because most teams will only put one sign down

**Mr KLC** · 11-05-20, 10:34 PM

Cora +115 to be Sox next manager on Bovada

**stake1** · 11-06-20, 08:28 AM

Who gives Beltran a job?

**pologq** · 11-06-20, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

Cora +115 to be Sox next manager on Bovada

wow

**mjsuax13** · 11-06-20, 10:44 AM

He wins.

**gauchojake** · 11-06-20, 11:07 AM

If Hinch can get a job, MLB doesn't give two shits about cheating. Cora getting a job would just confirm what we already know.

**DrunkHorseplayer** · 11-06-20, 12:06 PM

From one cheating team to another.

**Mike Huntertz** · 11-06-20, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

What they did is way worse than Pete Rose

That's for sure! Punishment is a deterent to others to refrain from this behavoir.
I think he would get a lesser penalty, if he shot an umpire!

**clockwise1965** · 11-06-20, 12:11 PM

They will make an example of Cora.

Pete Rose should be in the HOF.

**SEAHAWKHARRY** · 11-06-20, 12:11 PM

Its a joke if you cheat you win

**stake1** · 11-06-20, 12:25 PM

Manfred is a pussy. No way Cora should be allowed back in the dugout