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MLB Commissioner Regrets Astros Immunity, Admits Mistakes

  • MLB commissioner Rob Manfred regrets giving players immunity in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal.
  • Manfred believes not punishing players put him in a box regarding punishment and allowed star players to avoid discipline.
  • The Astros were fined $5 million, lost draft picks, and executives were suspended, but players went unpunished.
  • Manfred also regrets referring to the World Series trophy as "a piece of metal" and wishes he approached the investigation differently.
  • Manfred reflects on his time as commissioner and says taking more time on certain issues may have led to different results.
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