Federal charges against Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase sound huge—he technically faces up to 65 years for alleged pitch-rigging—but the real story is that experts say he’d likely serve much less if convicted. Federal sentencing guidelines usually lead to sentences between 7 and 9 years, factoring in things like cooperation, prior record, and the actual harm done. Maximum sentences are almost never handed out. The case shines a light on how complicated and nuanced federal sentencing really is. What do you think—should guidelines matter more than maximums? #Sports #Baseball #ClevelandGuardians