Former Cardinals Executive Sentenced to Prison

[Youk Of The Nation]

Chris Correa, the guy who illegally accessed the Astros computers was sentenced today to four years in prison.

 

Given how things like this usually work, I expect him to not actually see any time behind bars. However, some articles I have read about the incident have been speculating as to whether or not the Cardinals organization will be punished in any way by MLB.

 

Four years might seem harsh for a non-violent crime, but given the potential harm inflicted on the finances and livelihoods of any number of employees of the Astros, including the non-wealthy ones (the administrative assistants, clerical staff, cubicle-dwellers, et cetera) that an electronic security breach represents, I'd say he got off easy.

 

I think it will be very interesting to see how MLB handles their investigation, which they intend to conduct now that the legal investigation has been resolved.

[Kimmi]

When I read that Correa was sentenced to 4 years, my reaction was 'Wow'. Honestly, I figured he'd get a fine, more or less a slap on the wrist.

[a700hitter]

Cherington should go to jail for the shenanigans (sp) in the DR. And for three last place finishes in 4 years.

[mvp 78]

If the Cards get punished less severely than the Sox did, you'd have to wonder about the person calling the shots.

[a700hitter]

Did MLB do an investigation of the Cardinals before it became a criminal matter?

[mvp 78]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-scouting-director-cardinals-astros-20160718-snap-story.html

 

MLB could discipline the Cardinals, possibly with a fine or a loss of draft picks, but has said only that it looked forward to getting details on the case from federal authorities.

 

"Now that the criminal process has been completed, Commissioner [Rob] Manfred has asked the Department of Investigations to conduct a complete investigation of the facts in this matter, including requesting information from the appropriate law enforcement authorities," the league said. "The commissioner hopes that the investigation can be completed promptly to put him in a position to take appropriate action."

 

I think what happened was the Astros complained about the hack and the FBI stepped in before MLB did any real investigation. The hacks occured during the draft and at the trade deadline.

 

I think they should lose a few draft picks next season.

[a700hitter]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-scouting-director-cardinals-astros-20160718-snap-story.html

 

MLB could discipline the Cardinals, possibly with a fine or a loss of draft picks, but has said only that it looked forward to getting details on the case from federal authorities.

 

"Now that the criminal process has been completed, Commissioner [Rob] Manfred has asked the Department of Investigations to conduct a complete investigation of the facts in this matter, including requesting information from the appropriate law enforcement authorities," the league said. "The commissioner hopes that the investigation can be completed promptly to put him in a position to take appropriate action."

 

I think what happened was the Astros complained about the hack and the FBI stepped in before MLB did any real investigation. The hacks occured during the draft and at the trade deadline.

 

I think they should lose a few draft picks next season.

i think it will depend on whether the investigation reveals that others in the Cardinal organization knew about the hack. If not, and the Cards can convince the investigator that he was a rogue employee, the punishment may not be so severe.