The Houston Astros cheating scandal is now eight years old, and while bitterness and anger still lingers in certain cities and players from that 2017 team still are booed, most resentment stems from the fact there was no real discipline or serious repercussions.
Former Astros players from Alex Bregman to George Springer became rich and famous after hitting the free agent market.
Former Astros manager AJ Hinch is lauded as a savant leading the Detroit Tigers through a turnaround. Former Houston bench coach Alex Cora is worshipped in Boston.
The Astros remain a power, dominating the AL West since 2017 with seven division titles, four American League pennants and two World Series titles.
Really, only one person has ever paid the price.
