We don't know exactly what the two did once they left to hotel, so we don't know what risk of exposure they had. There are rumors of them being with two others. If true, were they two other members of the team? Or was it merely two non affiliated friends that got together for dinner at a private house? Or...worst case...four guys out together at a large private gathering?
The answer may decide the outcome. The actual indiscretion could range from fairly stupid to greiviously dangerous. (This is apart from Clevingers attempt to avoid discovery)
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As for any reaction from Lindor, this is a far cry from the Bauer situation. This one could very well entail fines snd/or suspensions..which would bring the PA into the situation. As the player rep, Lindor should avoid commentary, as long as it is possible that PA could get involved.
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In any case my guess is that Clevinger is not much longer for Cleveland...and that is hardly an over reaction. Aside from the fact he knowingly disregarded protocol, tried to avoid discovery, and was willing to put Cookie in danger, he joined a long list of former Tribe players who openly did not fit the culture of the org...and it is the culture more than anything else that allows the Indians to remain competitive.
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In this case there is no such thing as a sincere apology for either player, but esp Clevinger.
Obviously, had they not been caught, they both were perfectly willing to endanger their team mates for the entire time that the virus runs individually. The only thing they are sorry for is that they got caught.
This cannot be framed as merely a youthful indiscretion. A youthful indescretion is when a player ends up hugging the toilet in the locker room two hours before first pitch.
Clase was caught using PEDs. He hurt the team competitively, but he didn't endanger anyone else on the Indians or any team the Indians played, and he didn't endanger an entire MLB season. He got 80 games.
The answer may decide the outcome. The actual indiscretion could range from fairly stupid to greiviously dangerous. (This is apart from Clevingers attempt to avoid discovery)
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As for any reaction from Lindor, this is a far cry from the Bauer situation. This one could very well entail fines snd/or suspensions..which would bring the PA into the situation. As the player rep, Lindor should avoid commentary, as long as it is possible that PA could get involved.
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In any case my guess is that Clevinger is not much longer for Cleveland...and that is hardly an over reaction. Aside from the fact he knowingly disregarded protocol, tried to avoid discovery, and was willing to put Cookie in danger, he joined a long list of former Tribe players who openly did not fit the culture of the org...and it is the culture more than anything else that allows the Indians to remain competitive.
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In this case there is no such thing as a sincere apology for either player, but esp Clevinger.
Obviously, had they not been caught, they both were perfectly willing to endanger their team mates for the entire time that the virus runs individually. The only thing they are sorry for is that they got caught.
This cannot be framed as merely a youthful indiscretion. A youthful indescretion is when a player ends up hugging the toilet in the locker room two hours before first pitch.
Clase was caught using PEDs. He hurt the team competitively, but he didn't endanger anyone else on the Indians or any team the Indians played, and he didn't endanger an entire MLB season. He got 80 games.
