MLB investigating Cubs

[Leviathan]

For tampering with Maddon while he was still under contract with the Rays 

 

 

 

MLB's Department of Investigations will look into whether the Cubs contacted Maddon about coming to Chicago before he had officially opted out of his deal with Tampa Bay. The Rays requested the investigation last week. If the Cubs are found to have tampered, it would be a violation of major league rules that prevent teams from contacting personnel under contract with other clubs. The penalty for tampering is compensation in terms of a player, draft picks and/or money. Suspensions are also on the table.

 

http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/11/10/mlb-chicago-cubs-tampering-joe-maddon?xid=nl_siextra

 

 

It doesn't take a leap of faith to believe that the Cubs tampered here - I can't imagine Maddon (or most anyone) would opt out of $2 million unless they knew they were going to have a job somewhere desirable next year. The problem though is how does MLB or the Rays expect to prove it? 

Edited November 10, 2014 by Leviathan

[JTrue]

There's a better chance of USF making a bowl than MLB finding anything.