the thing to remember at that time - there were no rules about electornic sign stealing. Following the Apple Watch thing in Boston, MLB said no more - the watches were apparently disguarded for new improved methods. Apparently Alex Cora is the center of a lot of the post Apple watch era - but Yankee haters will find a way to hang the blame on the Yankees.
Here's something to consider: that was before Aaron Boone - did the Apple watch thing coming to light factor into Joe Girardi being let go along with his public admonishment of Gary Sanchez.
