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Blue Jays Trade Roberto Osuna to Astros


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Just now, steveno89 said:

Ugly look for Houston to be trading for Osuna before his case goes to court in August. 

They don't care they saw a distressed asset and took advantage. It's part of what makes their FO a step above ours and the rest of the league.

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1 minute ago, wrathofhahn said:

They don't care they saw a distressed asset and took advantage. It's part of what makes their FO a step above ours and the rest of the league.

Domestic abuse should be taken far more seriously than considering the player a "distressed asset". I really question the integrity of the Astros front office on this one. 

 

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There's no pressure on any team to disavow or otherwise discipline domestic abusers. Christ, the Mets are still paying Jose Reyes and he isn't even good.

Character matters for nothing at this level of professional sports, and it never will until the fans say differently.

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8 minutes ago, daggins said:

There's no pressure on any team to disavow or otherwise discipline domestic abusers. Christ, the Mets are still paying Jose Reyes and he isn't even good.

Character matters for nothing at this level of professional sports, and it never will until the fans say differently.

Sad, but true. Perez and Paulino heading to Toronto, along with Giles

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2 minutes ago, Balta1701 said:

Whoda thunk that the stuff people needed to scrub from twitter today were posts opposing domestic violence...

A guy with as much clout as Verlander should be able to voice an opinion dissenting from the moves of ownership, but who knows how things work in Houston. I hope he just comes out and says "This is bullshit" but I guess he probably wont.

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I was in Toronto in April, right after the suspension.  The media was really hard core against him, as well as the populace.  It was obvious they were going to get rid of him right after the suspension was lifted.  They likely care more about DV than the average US city.

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"We are excited to welcome Roberto Osuna to our team," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said in a statement. "The due diligence by our front office was unprecedented. We are confident that Osuna is remorseful, has willfully complied with all consequences related to his past behavior, has proactively engaged in counseling, and will fully comply with our zero tolerance policy related to abuse of any kind. Roberto has some great examples of character in our existing clubhouse that we believe will help him as he and his family establish a fresh start and as he continues with the Houston Astro.  We look forward toOsuna's contributions as we head into the back half of the season.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-trade-Blue-Jays-Roberto-Osuna-Ken-Giles-13117676.php

Team control through 2021...3 1/4 years total.

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