Astros players react to Yankees' potential sign-stealing scandal
Astros players had their reputations ruined following their 2017 sign-stealing scandal that was revealed earlier this year, and now the New York Yankees, who were among Houston's biggest critics, may be in their own predicament.
A federal judge has given the New York Yankees until noon on Monday to unseal a 2017 letter from Major League Baseball that may link the team to a sign-stealing scandal, The Athletic's Evan Drellich reports, and Astros players had a field day reacting to the news via social media.
Yankees players have been critical of the Astros since learning about the scandal. Retired pitcher C.C. Sabathia noted he felt cheated due to Houston's conduct, and general manager Brian Cashman complained about the Astros having a "distinct advantage" by stealing signs.
None of these players specifically reference the Yankees, but it's quite clear they're mocking the team that once roasted them for stealing signs.
The Boston Red Sox — who were busted for relaying signs via Apple Watches in 2017 and hiring Alex Cora, who played a significant role in Houston's scandal — have yet to weigh in on their rivals cheating...and will probably only do so if and when the truth is revealed.
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