Hacking mess

[Geech]

If this has been going on since 2012 and wasn't just a one time thing, it looks worse for them.

 

Yep. It makes the claims of ignorance look a lot less plausible.

[davell]

When I first heard it, I figured a small group of low level analysts had gotten hammered and this was the result.

 

If it happened multiple times and over a period of time, I find it extremely hard to believe that higher ups weren't in on it.

 

The question then turns to whether it can be proven or not? A low level flunky or two rolling over? Would that suffice? I'm thinking not, but any lawyers around?

[RammyFanny]

Holy [expletive]. I forgot about this scene and how awesomely it applies right now.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=hxszN_1k6fQ

 

Edit: just saw it a few pages back, oh well.

[CubInOK]

The question then turns to whether it can be proven or not? A low level flunky or two rolling over? Would that suffice? I'm thinking not, but any lawyers around?

Well, since the FBI is on it, we'll know the answer soon enough.

[treebird]

When I first heard it, I figured a small group of low level analysts had gotten hammered and this was the result.

 

If it happened multiple times and over a period of time, I find it extremely hard to believe that higher ups weren't in on it.

 

The question then turns to whether it can be proven or not? A low level flunky or two rolling over? Would that suffice? I'm thinking not, but any lawyers around?

 

yeah, the fbi involvement here really differentiates this from most of these dumb sports scandals. usually you can just tell some low-level idiot to shut up and take the heat while giving him a pile of cash. the threat of serious prison sentences means anyone and everyone involved should be lining up to tell the feds their stories and get the heat off of them.

[Sammy Sofa]

When I first heard it, I figured a small group of low level analysts had gotten hammered and this was the result.

 

If it happened multiple times and over a period of time, I find it extremely hard to believe that higher ups weren't in on it.

 

The question then turns to whether it can be proven or not? A low level flunky or two rolling over? Would that suffice? I'm thinking not, but any lawyers around?

 

yeah, the fbi involvement here really differentiates this from most of these dumb sports scandals. usually you can just tell some low-level idiot to shut up and take the heat while giving him a pile of cash. the threat of serious prison sentences means anyone and everyone involved should be lining up to tell the feds their stories and get the heat off of them.

 

WATCH YOURSELF, MCCOY.

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"Low level personnel" lol

[ARCubsFan]

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-fire-scouting-director/article_b529088f-70c3-51c5-bab2-106afa1d2a12.html

Correa has admitted hacking into a Houston Astros database but said it was only to verify that the Astros had stolen proprietary data, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

 

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[NonProfitCow]

"Low level personnel" lol

He wasn't scouting director at the time, but yeah, a bit higher up the chain than I expected.

[KrisBryantisaBeast]

If this was the Patriots they would have chosen the fall guy to be some intern not someone so high up. The Cardinals could learn a thing or two from the Patriots on how to cheat better!

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Bra- and -vo.

[ARCubsFan]

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http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-fire-scouting-director/article_b529088f-70c3-51c5-bab2-106afa1d2a12.html

Correa has admitted hacking into a Houston Astros database but said it was only to verify that the Astros had stolen proprietary data, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

 

With this in mind, it makes his lawyer's statement pretty ballsy, even for a lawyer defending his client.

 

Mr. Correa denies any illegal conduct. The relevant inquiry should be what information did former St. Louis Cardinals employees steal from the St. Louis Cardinals organization prior to joining the Houston Astros, and who in the Houston Astros organization authorized, consented to, or benefitted from that roguish behavior.

[imb]

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-fire-scouting-director/article_b529088f-70c3-51c5-bab2-106afa1d2a12.html

Correa has admitted hacking into a Houston Astros database but said it was only to verify that the Astros had stolen proprietary data, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

 

With this in mind, it makes his lawyer's statement pretty ballsy, even for a lawyer defending his client.

 

Mr. Correa denies any illegal conduct. The relevant inquiry should be what information did former St. Louis Cardinals employees steal from the St. Louis Cardinals organization prior to joining the Houston Astros, and who in the Houston Astros organization authorized, consented to, or benefitted from that roguish behavior.

 

god it's so good

[Sammys Boombox]

I wonder how this has affected their effectiveness in this year's draft and IFA signings. We will never know.

[Outshined_One]

 

Burn Cardinals, burn!

[PosterToBeNamedLater]

The source said that Correa had cooperated with the Cardinals’ investigation after being told, essentially, “talk or you’re fired,” but that he has not spoken with federal investigators.

Is that strange that he hasn't had to deal with the investigators yet?

 

Also, it is interesting that the article implies there must be other employees besides Correa that also participated in the hacking.

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[Geech]

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Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. I want it to be, though.

[Banedon]

Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. I want it to be, though.

 

Right, the author admits it might be nothing....then...why write about it?

[jersey cubs fan]

Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. I want it to be, though.

 

Right, the author admits it might be nothing....then...why write about it?

It might be nothing, but they wrote about it because it was the only team charity with such a line item and they will not comment on it. These charities are big business and in many ways a complete sham. No reason not to pursue.

[Sammy Sofa]

Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. I want it to be, though.

 

Right, the author admits it might be nothing....then...why write about it?

 

Because Deadspin hilariously despises the Cardinals and (especially) Cardinals fans.

[wvcbxl]

Because Deadspin rightfully despises the Cardinals and (especially) Cardinals fans.

 

FTFY

[Banedon]

The former scouting director of the St. Louis Cardinals is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to criminal charges in connection with an unauthorized breach of the Houston Astros computer network, according to people familiar with the case.

 

Chris Correa, who was fired by the Cardinals last year, has tentatively agreed to plead guilty to 5 of 12 related charges, one person said.

 

http://www.wsj.com/articles/ex-cardinals-scouting-director-to-plead-guilty-to-hacking-houston-astros-1452271222