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J2836Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Probe Astros Cheating Against Yankees

Official title

“Urging Rob Manfred to open an investigation into whether illegal sign stealing by the Astros may have cheated the Yankees out of victories in 2017 and 2019”

Sponsor James SkoufisSD-39
Status
In Senate Committee
Finance
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Passage
0%

What's happening

This resolution urges MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred to investigate if illegal sign stealing by the Houston Astros cost the Yankees victories in the 2017 and 2019 ALCS.

Why it matters

  1. Raises questions of competitive integrity. The resolution highlights ongoing doubts about whether the outcomes of crucial playoff series were decided fairly, calling into question the legitimacy of significant moments in recent baseball history.

  2. Seeks potential accountability and transparency. By urging a new investigation, the resolution aims to hold teams and leagues to higher standards, potentially influencing how future cheating allegations are handled and communicated to the public.

  3. Reflects broader fan and public sentiment. The measure captures the frustration and skepticism felt by players, fans, and sports journalists, underlining the emotional and reputational stakes tied to unresolved cheating scandals in professional sports.

  4. Could impact MLB’s reputation and future policies. A renewed investigation may force Major League Baseball to revisit its handling of past scandals and consider stronger reforms to prevent similar controversies, affecting how the league is perceived and governed in the future.

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Probe Astros Cheating Against Yankees

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
James Skoufis

Senator · Senate District 39

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

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History

  1. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2836 BY: Senator SKOUFIS URGING Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, to open an investigation into whether illegal sign stealing by the Houston Astros organization may have cheated the New York Yankees out of victories in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2836 BY: Senator SKOUFIS URGING Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, to open an investigation into whether illegal sign stealing by the Houston Astros organization may have cheated the New York Yankees out of victories in the 2017 and 2019 American League Championship Series WHEREAS, An investigation by Major League Baseball concluded in January 2020 that the Houston Astros had been illegally using a system of cameras to steal signs during the regular season and the postseason in 2017, and during parts of the regular season in 2018; and WHEREAS, The cheating by the Astros organization was so pervasive that Major League Baseball took the unusual step of suspending the Manager and the General Manager of the Astros from baseball for a year; and WHEREAS, Major League Baseball investigated, but could not determine the validity of, allegations that the Astros' sign stealing extended throughout the 2018 and 2019 regular and postseasons; and WHEREAS, The Astros defeated the New York Yankees in the 2017 American League Championship Series (ALCS), winning all four games played in their home stadium, Minute Maid Park, and defeated the Yankees in the 2019 American League Championship Series; and WHEREAS, Many players, sports journalists, and fans have questioned whether the Astros' narrow victory in the 2017 ALCS was made possible by their illegal system of sign stealing that was in use at the time, and whether the Astros' victory in the 2019 ALCS was also made possible by continued use of illegal sign stealing; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to urge Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball, to open an investigation into whether illegal sign stealing by the Houston Astros organization may have cheated the New York Yankees out of victories in the 2017 and 2019 American League Championship Series; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball.

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