MLB investigating Cubs for tampering re Joe Maddon

meh

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Nothing will come of this

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absolutely. I'm just surprised the Rays actually went through with it. Put it out there, make threats sure, but c'mon, we all know its an exercise in futility to investigate this.

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Make them give Tampa a draft pick or two

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for what, hiring one of the best managers after he was offered a miserable extension to keep him from opting out?

Surely the Rays aren't trying to say that but for the cubs telling Joe maddon they'd hire him, he'd have continued to work for less than market value.