In 2017, Houston Astros Baseball Players Used Live Video of Opposing

In 2017, Houston Astros baseball players used live video of opposing pitchers and catchers to steal their pitching signs. In later games, Astros players banged on trash cans with prearranged signals to alert their teammates to upcoming pitches. Some Astros coaches were aware of this system, which violated baseball rules. Which statement most likely explains why players and coaches allowed the sign-stealing scheme to continue through the 2017 season?

A) Sign-stealing is justified because rules are arbitrary and are made to be broken.
B) Signaling the upcoming pitch did not guarantee that a Houston Astros hitter could hit the baseball.
C) Houston Astros fans deserved to see their baseball team have a successful season.
D) The Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme protected players from being injured by stray pitches.