It's hard to believe, but it's been only two years since the trajectory of the Astros franchise was altered forever, thanks to the sign-stealing scandal punishment. In summary, Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch were suspended by MLB then promptly fired by Jim Crane. $5 million in fines and the loss of four draft picks (2 first round, 2 second round) also followed. No players were suspended, and the 2017 title — now tainted — remained in Houston. Whether you believed it was enough or not, the punishment was handed down, and the organization was left in a dark place.
Five Thoughts About The State Of The Astros
