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keeping Rose out of the HOF makes the HOF a lesser place. Adding him can only make it greater.

Adolph Hitler was a pretty good political leader. Does he belong in the pantheon of political greats? Doesn't a Hall of Fame membership require more than just skill at the game? Doesn't it carry with it some moral burden as well?

Perhaps the reason the game of baseball lacks any integrity is because fans are too willing to forego that integrity in favor of splashy plays and infield razzle-dazzle. Maybe expertise should be second to honor.

I guess we have to agree to disagree. Remember what he did... he's not hitler or O.J......... he gambled on the game and is paying for it. Hitler never paid for his crimes, neither did the murderer O.J.

Let the great man be forgiven and into the HOF.

> Adolph Hitler was a pretty good political leader. Does he belong in the pantheon of political greats? Doesn't a Hall of Fame membership require more than just skill at the game? Doesn't it carry with it some moral burden as well?

Wow. If baseball expects to impart any kind of moral authority, then this has to be considered. Although for some, baseball is solely about the number, for most of us, it's best when represented by good people - not just good players.

Roberto Alomar is a good player, but I can never get that image of him spitting in the face of that umpire out of my head. Vince Coleman is another periah in my book.

There are tons of great guys playing the game. It would suck if these guys get ignored by a press going nuts over Rose.

I'm a Seattle fan - why did I not learn of Tony Gwinn until his career was nearly at an end? I knew who Strawberry was, though.

I have nothing but admiration for Rose and the way he attacked the play. But I don't think he should come back.