Politics, Foreign Policy, Military & Defense Issues. The Hall of Famer said he was "surprised" when he heard the news, but acknowledged stealing signs was part of the game even during his career, which spanned from 1954 to 1976. Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron said on the "Today" show that those involved in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal should be banned from baseball for the rest of their lives. The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora, who was the bench coach in Houston during the now-controversial 2017 season. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports.
Aaron's comments came after the fallout that resulted from Major League Baseball's investigation, which found that the Astros stole signs using a camera before communicating it to the batter by banging a trash can. The team had to pay a $5 million fine and forfeited draft picks in 2020 and 2021, according to Fox News. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Tap here to add The Western Journal to your home screen. And Carlos Beltran, who was named in the report for his role as a player, resigned from his post as New York Mets' manager before ever manning the bench in a game. But when it comes to the Rose case, Aaron had supporters, too. The Hall of Famer said he was "surprised" when he heard the news, but acknowledged stealing signs was part of the game even during his career, which spanned from 1954 to 1976. While I’ve never been one to like the mixing of sport and politics, Donald Trump has absolutey nailed this. It’s Time!”, RELATED: Football Coaching Legend, 90, on Surviving COVID: 'I Wanted To Be Around To Vote for President Trump'.

If he does get in will it tell the story of how he bet on games? The Boston Red Sox fired Alex Cora, who was the bench coach in Houston during the now-controversial 2017 season. No to Pete Rose. So far, Major Leage Baseball agrees with Aaron about Rose’s lifetime ban from baseball.

Pete Rose is the most recognized individual to receive the fate Aaron suggested in his interview. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. No active players faced any repercussions for their roles in the sign-stealing scheme. Aaron’s answer puts him at odds with President Donald Trump, who recently tweeted on Rose’s behalf. Unacceptable ⁦⁦⁦@masnOrioles⁩ @mlb https://t.co/ij63kWXHVg, — Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) February 7, 2020, When asked if he thought the punishments were appropriate, Aaron said: “No, I don’t.”. Major League Baseball issued Rose a lifetime ban in 1989 for gambling on baseball during his playing career. Hinch and general manager Jeff Lunhow each received one-year suspensions before the Astros parted ways with both for their roles in the cheating scandal. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. Houston General Manager Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were suspended and later fired over the incident, but no player was punished. On Wednesday, Rose cited the Astros' scandal while asking for reinstatement to the league, which would ultimately allow the league's all-time hits leader to potentially enter the Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, Rose cited the Astros' scandal while asking for reinstatement to the league, which would ultimately allow the league's all-time hits leader to potentially enter the Hall of Fame. Read our, Ted Cruz Introduces Major Constitutional Amendment, Football Coaching Legend, 90, on Surviving COVID: 'I Wanted To Be Around To Vote for President Trump', Report: Hunter Biden Laptop Subpoenaed in Connection with FBI Money Laundering Investigation, ICE: Illegal Immigrant Is Suspect in Killing of Houston Police Sergeant, Giuliani Claims To Have Turned Over Alleged Hunter Biden Laptop with Pictures of 'Underage Girls' to Cops, Breonna Taylor Officer Breaks Silence in Narrative-Crushing Interview: 'Nothing To Do with Race', Chuck Schumer Lectured Dianne Feinstein After Her Barrett Hearing Tactics Enraged Leftists, Fact Check: 'Struggling Bar Owner' in Biden Ad Is Actually a Wealthy Tech CEO Who Supports Lockdown, Hunter Biden Was on Payroll of Credit Card Company That Benefited from 2005 Bill Pushed by Dad, While 'Happy Days' Cast Reunites for Biden, One Star Fights Back, Ghislaine Maxwell Grilling Revealed in Explosive New Court Documents. Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. You're logged in to Facebook. When asked whether sign-stealing took place in his playing days, Aaron replied: “They didn’t steal them that way.”, TRENDING: Ted Cruz Introduces Major Constitutional Amendment, Hank is right the Astros players should have been penalized. He bet on games he played in. Houston manager A.J. Do you agree with Hank Aaron about the Houston Astros? Aaron's comments came after the fallout that resulted from Major League Baseball's investigation, which found that the Astros stole signs using a camera before communicating it to the batter by banging a trash can. https://t.co/3jO6Mvevw2, — Jerry Hendrix (@JerryHendrixII) February 5, 2020. Hinch and general manager Jeff Lunhow each received one-year suspensions before the Astros parted ways with both for their roles in the cheating scandal. Lifetime, my opinion no, but certainly suspensions, loss of WS title, WS $ to charity. Joe Biden / YouTube screen shot Fact Check: 'Struggling Bar Owner' in Biden Ad Is Actually a Wealthy Tech CEO Who Supports Lockdown, CommentaryMark Wilson / Getty Images Hunter Biden Was on Payroll of Credit Card Company That Benefited from 2005 Bill Pushed by Dad, CommentaryAlex Wong / Getty Images While 'Happy Days' Cast Reunites for Biden, One Star Fights Back, John Minchillo / AP, File Ghislaine Maxwell Grilling Revealed in Explosive New Court Documents.
He gambled, but only on his own team winning, and paid a decades long price. You may opt out at anytime. I’m with Hank Aaron on this one. You also agree to our. GET PETE ROSE INTO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. Many on Twitter supported Trump’s call to reinstate Rose. During an appearance on the "Today" show Thursday morning, Hank Aaron said that those involved in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal should be banned from baseball for the rest of their lives. They cheated their way to the 2017 title. Hank Aaron believes Houston Astros' punishment for sign-stealing should be stricter originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington.

Click here to log out. A great tweet. https://t.co/iitPEz8aal, I think Astros cheating was worse than what Pete Rose did, and no players were punished for cheating https://t.co/XHYKUoy5Jd, — John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 5, 2020, The Hit King has a point. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2020. It’s Time! — ReSparkled (@ReSparkled_) February 8, 2020. During an appearance Thursday on “Today,” Aaron, 86, was asked whether the incident came as a shock. Read our editorial standards. Houston manager A.J. He gambled, but only on his own team winning, and paid a decades long price. During the interview, Aaron was asked whether Pete Rose, banned from baseball for gambling, should be in the Hall of Fame. What if the whole team did it? “I think whoever did that should be out of baseball the rest of their lives,” he said. The case of the Astros and a World Series-winning season seems to be a different matter. Just because it’s him? GET PETE ROSE INTO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. On Thursday, the legendary Hank Aaron appeared on The Today Show to reveal his thoughts on the matter and shared Rose’s sentiment, and while he admitted people also stole signs during his playing days, he believes the way that Astros did it is enough to warrant some lifetime bans being doled out. There are holes in Yadier Molina's conspiracy theory that MLB stopped his NL record 10th Gold Glove, Dodgers contain Rays sensation Randy Arozarena so far, but he's capable of a rebound, Former Red Sox Daniel Bard earns NL Comeback Player of the Year award, NHL cancels 2021 Winter Classic and All-Star Game, still hopes to play 82-game season, Ex-49ers star Dana Stubblefield sentenced to 15 years to life following rape conviction, LeBron James is encouraging young people of color to vote, The NFL has more than 16 billion reasons to carry on amid COVID-19, Classic Spy Photos Of The Week: Aborted Acura NSX With V10 Engine, The 13 Most Beautiful Fox News Anchors, Ranked, NFL moves Seahawks-Cardinals to Sunday night in case Buccaneers-Raiders gets postponed due to COVID-19, The Holiday Bowl won't be played in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hank Aaron believes Houston Astros' punishment for sign-stealing should be stricter. The Astros were found to have used a center-field video feed to steal the signs from an opposing team’s catcher, and then indicate the coming pitch to a hitter by banging on a trash can. He belongs in the HoF. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports.