Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who managed the Cincinnati Reds from 2008 to 2013, responded to remarks make by Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis that "every single guy over there needs a beating" with regard to the sign-stealing scandal.
"That's cool. I ain't commenting on everybody's comments. Go ahead. You want to beat on us, go ahead," Baker said. "I didn’t think Markakis talked too much. ... Maybe he had his Wheaties."
Last week, Baker asked Major League Baseball to intervene and prevent "premeditated retaliation.