[NY Times] Cardinals under FBI investigation for hacking Astros

Yup.

This isn't simply "LOL the Astros made some dumb trade requests" like what ended up on Deadspin.

The amount of information contained in these databases is astounding, I'm sure.

The Cardinals are gonna get roasted.

 

ALL YOUR BASEBALL ARE BELONG TO US

 

Would love a recap if anyone's able.

 

I would imagine folks responsible are going to prison, no?

 

I don't think the hacking is alleged, that actually happened. They didn't name a perpetrator in that statement.

 

Hey guys we are getting the national media coverage you all wanted!

 

I mean, you or I most likely would if we did this to a competitor at work.

 

Hackgate?

 

This SHOULD fall under the Economic Espionage Act of 96, which carries prison terms for the 1st offense.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Econo...6#.C2.A7_1831_-_First_conviction_and_sentence

 

It's so ridiculously accurate.

 

GatewayGate

 

Can the Astros sue the Cardinals for damages? Not only should the Cardinals be punished, but the Astros should be compensated.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they know exactly what happened. This should be the most traceable and provable offense there can be.

Now they just have to make sure its all handled in the proper steps and nobody gets off on a technicality of mis-handling evidence, or improper search/seizure.

 

CardinalWayGate

 

Probably something in the MLB Franchise Agreement that prevents teams from suing each other.

 

in my country, you get firing squad. in EEUU, you get life in prison or death. It is only fair the Cardinals give the astros, Carpenter, and three or their most high rated prospects along with 2 picks in the next draft.

 

I'd say banning the Cardinals from participating in an entire draft (with the Astros getting all those picks) would be sufficient... just one missed year of prospects can make a huge difference in the long run (see Astros 2007), and the extra pool money given to the Astros will be plenty enough compensation.