Originally Posted By: Steelheadman
Pete Rose was a member of the Big Red Machine. What happened after he played, coaching, should have no affect on his status as a player. Friggin got to 3000 hits before he bet on games. Put Pete back into baseball please. Rush Limbaugh was forgiven for drug addiction, why shouldn't Pete for Pete's sake be forgiven for his gambling addiction?


Pete Rose had 4000 + hits. He should be forgiven for his gambling addiction AGAINST his own team after he is dead. Then they can let him in the hall of fame. And IMO he should be there for his accomplishments as a player. Charlie Hustle. And a guy who never came clean on what he did.

As for the steroids,it has ruined the credibility of the game of baseball. I hope it gets back on track someday. When I think of the greats of the game,it saddens me to think that the all time home run leader cheated and took roids. A-rod has used them. Manny Ramirez. Mark McGuire .


As a kid my hero was Ricky Henderson. Did he juice? I know Ted Williams didn't. The greats will always be the ones who did it with natural ability. It's a damn shame.