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Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« on: July 30, 2018, 09:49:41 am »
I don’t care how good Roberto Osuna or any other player who abuses women or family members is; I don’t want to see them in an Astros uniform.

(Just in case you were even mildly considering it).
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2018, 10:06:46 am »
I think that character should play a role in trade evaluation, but it shouldn't be a litmus test. I believe in second chances.

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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2018, 10:08:39 am »
Quote from: Reuben on July 30, 2018, 09:49:41 am
I don’t care how good Roberto Osuna or any other player who abuses women or family members is; I don’t want to see them in an Astros uniform.

(Just in case you were even mildly considering it).

I opposed the Brett Myers deal for the same reason.


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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2018, 10:10:15 am »
I believe in redemption and second chances. Each case and decision should turn on a thorough investigation which includes not only the facts surrounding the incident but also the player’s actions and conduct after. No absolute rule based solely on criminal history; case by case decision not related to baseball.
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2018, 11:09:38 am »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 30, 2018, 10:08:39 am
I opposed the Brett Myers deal for the same reason.


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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2018, 11:16:08 am »
remember J. Lugo?
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2018, 11:50:44 am »
Shawn Chacon was a workplace abuser.


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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2018, 04:10:32 pm »
Rosenthal reporting on twitter they pulled the trigger on Osuna.
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2018, 04:32:33 pm »
Quote from: JimR on July 30, 2018, 10:10:15 am
I believe in redemption and second chances. Each case and decision should turn on a thorough investigation which includes not only the facts surrounding the incident but also the player’s actions and conduct after. No absolute rule based solely on criminal history; case by case decision not related to baseball.

Agree totally with this. 
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Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2018, 05:58:03 pm »
Quote from: JimR on July 30, 2018, 10:10:15 am
I believe in redemption and second chances. Each case and decision should turn on a thorough investigation which includes not only the facts surrounding the incident but also the player’s actions and conduct after. No absolute rule based solely on criminal history; case by case decision not related to baseball.
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Luhnow’s said as much. In the future, teens with 92 mph fastballs will be evaluated to see if they’re “woke” at a tender age
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