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Arash Markazi: Former Astros say team should be punished if it's caught stealing

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Delino DeShields Jr. and Ramon Laureano looked at each other and laughed as the question was being asked, knowing they likely had the same response.

Both players have something of an insider's perspective on the Houston Astros sign-stealing controversy, having been drafted by the organization. Neither player made it to the majors with Houston.

"I'm not really surprised by it," DeShields Jr. said.

"I was with them a couple of years ago; it doesn't surprise me," Laureano said.

DeShields Jr.,

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