When St. Louis Cardinals fans think of the 2000s, they are reminded of a sustained run of success.
So it's definitely surprising to see comments from former executive Jeff Luhnow about the Houston Astros that downplay that run of success.
Luhnow was the Astros' general manager from 2011-2020. He was fired after an MLB investigation led to his suspension for his part, or lack thereof, in the Astros' sign-stealing operation in 2017. Commissioner Rob Manfred noted that Luhnow's failure to notify the players about a 2017 memo banning electronic equipment to steal signs was a significant reason why MLB didn't discipline any players for their roles in the scandal.