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Astros Staffer's Outburst at Female Reporters Illustrates MLB's Forgive-and-Forget Attitude Toward D

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Pringles09, Oct 21, 2019.

  1. Hank McDowell

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    It’s hard to know without the context, but it doesn’t sound good. Definitely not a distraction that they need at the moment!
     
  2. ipaman

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    This Taubman guy sounds like a twat but so does this Apstein chick. Her SI article smells of a canned piece that was shelved until the Astors/Osuna were "provoked" into another "incident." My take, Taubman knew her motives prior and acted like a dumbass schoolboy with his reaction which is exactly what she was waiting for to publish her canned article, ensuring clicks for her and her struggling SI employer. I bet if you look in depth, Apstein has a history/is known to the Astros FO including Taubman. I bet this isn't an isolated incident at all but that will get ignored as Osuna and this domestic violence is re-hashed and pushed to the forefront.
     
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  3. ipaman

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    Despite the fact Osuna wasn't involved with this incident at all and he already served his massive suspension; also was not convicted though I concede on a "technicality" of sorts. But you're right, won't matter to anyone.

    That said, I will never trust anyone that wears bracelets anymore. They could be up to something...
     
  4. Spacemoth

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    I guess we now know the driving force behind the Osuna trade. Is this mistake enough of a reason to get him fired? Probably not. Is this mistake enough to distract the team from its ultimate goal of winning a World Series? Definitely not.

    Discipline him in the offseason and leave any discussion of it to that time. To do otherwise would be to denigrate the efforts of the 25 men on the team and the many more men and women who have worked tirelessly to build this organization up to what it is now. Not to mention us fans.
     
  5. ipaman

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    Bro... people who get offended won't move on or wait until the offseason. They don't operate like that. The offended want blood and they want it now. Also, Osuna has nothing to do with this outburst incident but it won't matter because offended people don't use logic.

    The biggest mistake the Astros made was responding in public. Now they have to deal with it when they could have "handled" it internally. These organizations need to learn that all you have to say is that we are aware of the incident and are investigating internally but due to privacy laws the team will not discuss with the media.
     
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  6. Nook

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    It is a distraction if enough reporters decide it is a distraction.

    I don’t like twitterverse and the call to discipline and fire everyone for any perceived transgression and that so many people are looking for an excuse to feel slighted or to be outraged.

    Having said that, domestic violence is serious. We already know Osuna beat the hell out of his spouse. So if this executive REALLY did mock three women reporters repeatedly, he likely needs to be fired. He knows better, and if he doesn’t know better, then he doesn’t need to be in a position of authority.
     
  7. tallanvor

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    If he was doing just to support his closer who had blown a save then dont punish. That's the astros position. You never want to reward an outrage mob if they are unjustly outraged.
     
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    We do? How did we find out?



    And Osuna isn't and wasnt married.
     
  9. tallanvor

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    We dont know but the league punished him. Presumably they did some investigation.
     
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    No. There was only a punishment for being accused and investigated per league rules. There wasnt a shred of evidence he did anything and the girl ultimately wouldn't testify anyways. To suggest the mlb not only investigated but if they had, that the investigation would be adequate is laughable.

    It's a complete lie say we know anything on the case.
     
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  11. Senator

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    Sarcastic comments on here aren't enough - agenda driven reporters, whether female or male, need to be fined and reprimanded for insinuating articles like this.

    Also need to spread awareness to women , who are "hapless victims" of these multimillionaire assaults time and time again, that they are accountable for their life decisions just like the men are now in this world of equality. Have the courage to see a man for who he is instead of his wallet or title... I do not feel sorry for people who intentionally enter relationships like this.
     
  12. Senator

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    There were plenty of testimonials that expensive lawyers in Canada shut down. Including hotel employees. The complete disappearance wouldnt have happened in the US. Feel free to go to a Blue Jays forum for uhhh off the cuff links
     
  13. Senator

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    He's a bro being a bro... absolutely nothing that determines he was mocking the women other than a PREDETERMINED AGENDA. You are right about Osuna but wrong about the Exec.
     
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    What benefit is there to these entities for lying on behalf of Osuna?
     
  15. Senator

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    What?
     
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    Why would the blue Jays or canadian lawyers cover for Osuna? And how did this cover up escape the media?
     
  17. tallanvor

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    The mlb did an investigation and found he violated their domestic violence policy. Osuna could of sued for defamation if the mlb's case was weak. The players union could have also fought the mlb and didnt. Not saying he guilty, just that mlb says he is.
     
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  18. Senator

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    He has money, they have money, not a place that puts up with that kind of publicity... rather squash it and wash their hands of it. She had no money to travel from mexico to toronto to testify. Very common story.
     
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    Man, you sure got everything figured out.
     
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    So you think the blue Jay's were willing to compromise their entire franchise for Roberto Osuna? Because the mlb would have a **** fit if they knew the jays were impeding law enforcement. That's some heavy ****. And osuna was traded for Giles? So the jays are vulnerable to major issues in the future because of a ken Giles value guy?

    Wow, some conspiracy level **** here. Seems like a really stupid risk for the jays.
     

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