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Where the ticked-off tone was a bit put-on, and only after the public heat was applied.
I could see it, and yours is probably the most feasible way to reconcile our presumption that the M's would be well aware of League's issues.
I like it. Not sure it's the case, but it's the scenario I'd prefer to be the case.
One thing corroborating your take, would be Geoff Baker's report several days ago. Baker said that, when he asked about League tipping etc., Eric Wedge seemed to want to avoid the subject. In an evident desire to keep his information close to his vest.
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