Pete Rose news?

[Peter_Spaeth]

If I even mention greenies and our heroes who took them, it will trigger certain people. Oh wait...

[ClementeFanOh]

I love it when people use “trigger” as a defensive attempt to justify off topic posts The issue at hand is Pete Rose’s chances of making the HOF/ being reinstated. His hurdles are gambling on games and lying to MLB investigators, which is explicit in the conversation. Trent King

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Did anyone ever try harder to win baseball games than Pete Rose?

Ty Cobb maybe? But no one since to my knowledge. And for that anyway I give Pete Rose full credit.

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Rose was an asshole but he wouldn't be the first one in the Hall.

Because of his gambling or for other reasons as well?

Originally Posted by bk400

I would prefer if Pete Rose stays out of the Hall. But if absolutely forced to choose, I'd let him in instead of the steroid guys.

I agree.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If I even mention greenies and our heroes who took them, it will trigger certain people.

Didn't militaries prescribe greenies for their entire armies in WWII?

[G1911]

I think he should stay ineligible. He broke the biggest rule in baseball, he did so repeatedly and frequently, he was aware of the punishment, no new or exculpatory evidence has emerged, he even agreed to the punishment in exchange for ceasing further investigation and steps, and there is no precedent for such a favor or gift given to other banned players after death. I see no real reason to make him eligible.