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thendrix 
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 Topic: Pete Rose posthumously reinstated-MLB chump move
Posted: 13 May 2025 at 7:14pm |
In a chump move by MLB Commissioner, Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and several other Chicago Black Sox have been reinstated and are now eligible for the Hall of Fame. I guess my problem is with them being reinstated without the possibility of knowing it. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45115659/pete-rose-shoeless-joe-jackson-players-reinstated-mlb
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 13 May 2025 at 7:22pm |
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"Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game," Manfred wrote in a letter to attorney Jeffrey M. Lenkov, who petitioned for Rose's removal from the list Jan. 8. "Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve.
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Ray54
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 10:16am |
The Hall of Fame is to remember those that were the best. But when the rules are so flagrantly violated by Rose, I see no reason to do anything that make him feel good. So a bad situation has been closed by compromise. So both side can be unhappy. Now back to ignoring sports for the most part.
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 12:30pm |
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I liked his aggressive style when he was active. Him, and Johnny Bench were very strong in the Red's camp. I was a Cardinal's fan in those days growing up in St. Louis, but no longer pay attention to any professional sports.
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 2:50pm |
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But he cheated and once a cheater always a cheater
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thendrix
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 3:36pm |
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I can't agree with he cheated. He bet against his team in a series that he was fairly certain his team couldn't win. He did this while being a player/manager and, if I remember correctly, hit over .300 in that series with stolen bases and no errors. He's the all-time hits leader, he should be in the hall of fame.
Edited by thendrix - 14 May 2025 at 3:37pm
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 3:51pm |
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LOTS of people have done WAY WORSE... and had NO CONSEQUENCES... LIFE ??? .... NOBODY gets LIFE !!
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Posted: 14 May 2025 at 3:53pm |
Yet when you watch whatever game, tonight, what do you see while the pitcher is winding up? A billboard for a gambling website! You can bet on anything, now! I guess its OK when MLB does it, but not when individuals do it... 
Edited by DiyDave - 14 May 2025 at 4:04pm
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