Here’s a sampling of what’s being said on social media Tuesday after Braves veteran Nick Markakis’ strong comments on the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal:
Braves’ Markakis unloads on Astros: ‘Every single guy over there needs a beating’ https://t.co/JpzUEexByw
— Steve Hummer (@Steve_AJC) February 18, 2020
Full transcript as Braves' Nick Markakis unloads on Astros: "I feel like every single guy over there needs a beating."https://t.co/AV7xtM8vEe
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) February 18, 2020
Braves outfielder Nick Markakis goes off on Houston Astros..
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) February 18, 2020
"Everything has been handled a bad way.. the players are scot free.. Every single guy over there needs a beating..
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The fact that Mike Trout and Nick Markakis are coming out and saying these things about the #Astros should tell you all you need to know about how players feel. 2 of the quietest guys in ALL of baseball. pic.twitter.com/juKcgrmq3t
— Sam Pineda (@SamuelSPineda) February 18, 2020
If Nick Markakis is visibly angry at the Astros and Rob Manfred, imagine the white-hot rage that must be seething around MLB.@ByJasonFoster explains. https://t.co/BmGUoDfrqO
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 18, 2020
Dusty Baker was surprised Nick Markakis had anything to say about the Astros. "Maybe he had his Wheaties," Baker said. (by @Chandler_Rome) https://t.co/zUiVwpwv2Z
— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) February 18, 2020
Moments ago, our @MC790 asked Dusty Baker his thoughts on what Nick Markakis said about the Astros this morning. Here’s what the Astros manager had to say. Our coverage from West Palm Beach brought to you by @karbachbrewing and @PalmBeachesFL. pic.twitter.com/8gUSzDTlal
— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) February 18, 2020
Nick Markakis is so right. Baseball is sacred. Cheating should never be tolerated. Cheaters should be banished.
— Scott Johnson (@gopscott) February 18, 2020
Of all people to be talking about Nick Markakis and a scandal... John Hart. Are you kidding me? pic.twitter.com/dbJorfSTBN
— BillShanks (@BillShanks) February 18, 2020
Nick Markakis is saying what every player wants to say, dude's a hero pic.twitter.com/AHgRdJrAnb
— Carmon (@Mr_Carmon) February 18, 2020
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