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Astros Cite 'Sincere Apologies' in Response to Sign-Stealing Lawsuits

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Lawyers for the Houston Astros said members of the organization expressed "sincere apologies and remorse" after the sign-stealing scandal.

According to Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic, this is part of the argument presented to try to dismiss three different lawsuits from season tickets holders against the organization.

The lawyers argued the plaintiffs have no legal standing to recover damages, but first noted how contrite the organization has been:

"The 'sign-stealing' controversy has been a source of great disappointment to Astros fans as well as to the Astros organization.