When Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers decided to blow the whistle on the Houston Astros sign stealing scheme, he certainly did not make himself any friends on his former team. Players had come out in force against Fiers, saying he violated clubhouse code by airing the Astros’ dirty laundry. Others, notably not Astros fans, appreciated the bravery shown by Fiers in exposing those secrets, and his efforts to create an equal playing field in the game.
As admirable as his efforts may have been, neither Houston nor his former teammates appear to have forgiven Fiers. Former Astros teammate Evan Gattis tweeted out a glass he picked up at a Houston area restaurant, The Flying Saucer, which appears to contain a threat to the A’s pitcher.