Quote: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.

I'll tell you how he tarnished other players, and fans, and his owners. As the manager he can insert a left handed pitcher against a heavily right handed lineup and bet against his team. He can leave a pitcher in long after it's obvious he's done, permitting the other team to score more runs. He can hit and run with two outs and down by 3 runs late in the game. He can call for a steal by a runner with no speed. He can bring in a relief pitcher when the game is on the line who is historically beat by this particular batter. He can call for the defense to play deep giving the other team a more likely chance to beat out a ground ball or hit a blooper for a single. He can order the 3rd base coach to send the runner on 2nd home no matter how short of an outfielder fielding a hit. He could instruct a power hitter to bunt with a man on 2nd.

 

I could go on and on. Every decision he makes affects the outcome of the game, perhaps the career of players, and the success of the team.

 

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

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