There are varying and conflicting opinions on whether or not the punishments handed down by MLB to the Houston Astros for their sign-stealing scandal are sufficient. Some contend that lifetime bans are in order for those who oversaw the operation–whether those parties admitted to participating or not. Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch received one-year suspensions for their roles, and the permanent excommunication many believe to be appropriate may well be what awaits Alex Cora when all is said and done.
The one unifying sentiment among all onlookers is that the players involved got off easy.