Region Philbis wrote:i interpret the pro-rose sentiment on the thread like this:
look the other way, because he had a great playing career. he's one of the good guys, so he can do no wrong.
why can't baseball change its silly rules? why can't baseball make an exception for Mr. Hustle?
rules (and by extension, laws) are put in place for specific reasons, and ALL have to abide by them.
rose committed the cardinal sin of baseball. it simply can not go unpunished.
Then you are interpreting them incorrectly, at least my sentiments.
Pete rose was an outstanding baseball player.
The Hall of Fame is a place that recognizes outstanding baseball players.
Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.
That's it. That is the extent of my sentiments on this issue. Instead, the HOF has become a pulpit too closely associated with baseball. It has become politaically correct. Roses ban from baseball should have no bearing what so ever on his standing in the HOF. NONE.
I agree that he should be banned from baseball because of the reasons that have been mentioned.
