ViperGTS
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I was wondering what the penalties might be. Since this was done by front office personnel, it wouldn't apply to the manager or players. A post-season ban would be insane. Taking away draft picks is possible, but it doesn't have the same impact as basketball or football. I'm pretty sure the MLB draft was last week and no one really noticed. A massive fine is certainly on the table, plus whatever criminal proceedings the FBI decides to go with.
In a nod to Game of Thrones, they might also consider having a MLB official follow each batter to the plate the first time through the order, ringing a bell and chanting "Shame, Shame, Shame" for a month.
A post season ban is immensely responsible. They didn't just get Astros stuff, they have conversations about numerous other organizations. One states a team is looking at keeping an 85mm dollar payroll. That's a huge advantage. Yes are you hurting the players? Sure. But you still pay them. You have to do something huge to hurt them, as much as possible. They do it in college.