Quote:I hope Pete Rose NEVER gets back into baseball. The lying, cheatin, scum knew full well he tarnished, not just Pete Rose, but all the other players who played the game with integrity. He fully offered to leave the game permanently if the league stopped the investigation before it found evidence of his betting on baseball, which was duly accepted by the league on his request. Now he wants to break that honored agreement on his own behalf. No Way Pete. You requested and accepted an agreement now live with it.

 

Regards................the Chiefjag

 

Yes, he lied about the gambling, but how did he cheat?  How were any other players were "tarnished" by his actions?  I personally feel the image of the game was far more damaged by steroids, than anything Rose did.  How can one guy's off-the-field actions even begin to compare to league-wide use of PED's, which helped players gain a competitive advantage?

 

For the record, I would not allow him into the Hall of Fame, but his accomplishments do belong in the record book.

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