There were clear skies at Camelback Ranch when the Los Angeles Dodgers opened camp Thursday with pitchers and catchers officially reporting for Spring Training. However, a cloud was cast over the organization as the Houston Astros continue to deal with ramifications from their sign stealing scandal.
More than 2,000 miles away, Astros owner Jim Crane along with Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman read from prepared statements during a press conference. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he did not watch the blunder because he had already taken to the backfields.
However, several Dodgers players saw the press conference on TV, and had spirited responses to the continued lack of responsibility and remorse shown by the Astros organization.