A Little League Commissioner Explains His Decision to Oust the “Astros” This Season
5 years, 1 month ago

A Little League Commissioner Explains His Decision to Oust the “Astros” This Season

Slate  

The Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal is not going away. Pennsylvania’s District 16/31 Little League has asked teams not to use the Astros’ name and logo this year, and I spoke with district administrator Bob Bertoni over the phone about the decision. “We’re using this as a teaching tool to teach about sportsmanship.” — Bob Bertoni What do the kids think about it? You’ve handed the Astros a more severe punishment than Major League Baseball. I don’t think I would want to make that decision, but that’s why I guess he gets the big bucks.

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