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Rose was one of the best ball players ever. He was one of my childhood heroes on the Big Red Machine of the 70's. Isn't it strange that none of his fellow players,managers,coaches,etc have defended him? To my knowledge, none have said "Pete didn't do it" or "I don't believe it".
Rose deserves to be banned. He is a typical Price Hill hillbilly...

Just a little comment...but even if most of the members (we know at least 10 HOF members are totally against Pete being back in baseball Ops) agree and MLB agrees he is back in...does this really mean he will get the nod for the Hall of Fame?

My guess (based on comments by at least 3 individuals who have a vote in the HOF balloting) is that Pete is not a guaranteed entry on first entry ballot. The Reds and Phillies establishment are pro-Pete and will ensure their votes get in...but if you start to compare Dale Murphy against Pete...and knowing that Dale was the most honest man ever to wear a uniform ever...who do you give your first place vote to? I don't think Pete is a guaranteed shoo-in for the HOF and he may be in for a shock...as will ole Bud Selig. Pete may well end up being allowed back in as a 'blessed' individual of baseball....but it doesn't mean we ought to hand out free tickets to the HOF ceremony to see Pete enter.