Perhaps clouding isn't the right word, but when fired it was a clear giving away of the play book. Now, by reinstating and investigating it ads doubt to what actually happened (benefits league). But the cats out of the bag (NY Post/PFT after initial reports). Now its damage control.GregParks wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 10:28 am I don't see that they're "clouding what actually happened" by reinstating him. That's the thing you SHOULD do when there are two sides to a story - put him on the reserve list, let the league figure it out with an investigation, then he can face whatever consequences will come, if any.
Plus, there may be legal ramifications for the league had he stayed released. If a player is released for something they didn't do, they could sue, no? So yes, the league is definitely in CYA mode, whether it has to do with potential issues on the gambling side or lawsuits. They want to get to the bottom of what happened before they (or the Guardians) make any major moves on this.
It's all about the gambling and public perception of watching a real game vs rigged. (not saying it is but they don't need those meme's)
Also by being an employee (reinstating him) - he can't tell his story to the media. Make no mistake - the league is trying to do what they can to limit fallout and compartmentalize this as much as possible . I don't expect to hear much about it from the league. I do expect internal meetings on exchanging info across teams as a no-no.