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Posted By: runscott

None of his behavior has been out of character for an addict and habitual liar. If he were truly repenting, he would simply call a press conference (to be held at a more appropriate time), announce what he did and ask forgiveness from his public and from baseball, then step down from the podium and wait. And while waiting, perhaps stay out of the casinos and race tracks. Also, either before or after said announcement, he should repent to Selig as well.

But like a true habitual liar, Rose doesn't trust anyone. So he is setting everything up possible so that he can "force" Selig to reinstate him, not realizing that he can't force Selig to do anything. Hustling and sliding head-first with his shoulders squared isn't going to do him any good this time.