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Motels in cincinnati Let Pete Rose Into the Hall of Fame

A major topic of discussion in sports media coverage lately has been Pete Rose and his potential Hall of Fame status. I'm going to share my thoughts about the issue here (in as unbiased a manner as possible, being a Reds fan and all).

Rose was exiled from baseball after being caught gambling on games involving a team he managed about 20 years ago. While he violated a code of conduct, this has nothing to do with anything done while he was a professional baseball player.

All of his 4200+ hits came before this happened, and there's no evidence (nor are there any accusations) that he gambled on baseball as a pro ball player. To exile him as they did was really taking things too far in my opinion.

This argument especially carries weight when you look at what's going on in the baseball world today. Look at all of the steroids busts! Bonds, Rodriguez, Ortiz, Ramirez, McGwire, Sosa, Palmeiro...the list goes on and on. All of these players busted for PEDs and we're worrying about gambling by a player after his career? Rose's accomplishment was pure, no one doubts that.

Selig lifting the ban shouldn't give Rose automatic inclusion, but I'm relatively sure that the Hall of Fame panelists all agree about the fact that Rose belongs. The all-time hits leader, for crying out loud! Bud Selig may very well lift the ban, but Selig's actions are unpredictable so there's no telling as to what may come from his review.

That is my take on the whole situation. Agree with me or not, this is how I feel. The man, has waited long enough, and even admitted to betting on the game, just let Pete in. He deserves it.

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