Would Pete Rose ever make it into Cooperstown?
610791
He's banned from the Hall of Fame from accusations of gambling on baseball games.  Without that, he probably would have made it.  I agree with the person above me, though.  If he dies, they might let him in.  It's a "lifetime" ban after all. :)
291220
How can they justify Ty Cobb in the Hall of Fame or Denny McClain or Babe Ruth and not Pete Rose.  Anybody who has ever watched Pete play knows he didn't throw any games.   His lifetime ban from being in the game is justified, his not being in the Hall is a farce.  The fact that they will let Barry Bonds even pass Babe Ruth's home run mark or get anywhere near the accomplishments of Hank Aaron is a black mark on the game of baseball.  Selig needs to step in and ban Barry Bonds from playing until a inquiry can be completed.
1169903
He's decent but I wouldn't say he was the greatest. Not even close to being the greatest. In my opinion Pete Rose was the greatest player on earth. But i do have a biased opinion because I love the Cincinnati Reds
851267
Although he may allegedly be qualified, the real question is wether or not he's capable.\n\nIf he does what he did in NY there is no chance of it.
561079
If it is proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Barry Bonds was on steroids during his career, his records should not have an asterisk beside it...it should be erased from all record books.  And that goes for any baseball player who was on steroids during their career.  And the Commissioner's stance on punishing Pete Rose is getting flimsier with each passing day.  Less than 5 years after the Commisioner resigns, is kicked out or replaced, no one will be able to recall his name,  but baseball fans will forever remember Pete Rose as the best hitter of all time.
705892
Gwynn and Ripkin are shoe-ins for the hall.  McGwire will not make it for at least for a few years if ever.  When he faced congress a couple of years ago he really hurt himself when confronted about his possible use of steroid.  Of course he admitted to the use of a certain steroid in 1998 when he "broke" Maris record.\n\nOne of my biggest concerns is that there are players that should be in the hall and for whatever reason have yet to be voted in.  Among my own personal list are players like, Jice Rice, Dave Parker, Don Mattingly, Dwight Evans, Lee Smith, Alan Trammell, Jack Morris, and of course the "Goose" Rich Gossage.\n\nSomebody please tell me why these guys are not hall of famers????
132924
Yes, for USA in the World Baseball Classic.  After that -- he hasn't decided, but my prediction is he will retire.  His manager recently said he is leaning that way. \n\n(He has many options, including returning to the Astros, but he'd have to wait until May 1 to do that.  My guess is that is the second most likely.)
1048047
He should have an * next to his records. The sportswriters should not vote him into the hall of fame, unless they let Pete Rose in also. His records were achieved without cheating but by "hustling". (Trying Harder)
292864
I can't find anyone by that name having every played in the majors.  So the answer is "no".
486527
FRED "the crime dog" MC GRIFF and Pete Rose. F*ck Palmiero!!!!
589783
i think it's possible...he's only on one of the best teams in the entire mlb.  he'll get plenty of save opportunities.  i bet all the guys that say he's too young/inexperienced haven't even seem him pitch.
1042438
No...only one stipulation Pedro or Glavine will have to get injured.\n\nyes they will win it all in the NL and play again the Yankees...I hope.
1012048
Ichiro is a hitting machine. And could be the first player to hit .400 and i hope he passes Pete Rose that way the best hitter will at least be in the hall of fame.
829942
He could and arguably should, but will not.  Very rarely do pitchers win MVP.  Unfair I think.  I can think of Pedro with Montreal I believe, and I thought Dennis Eckersly for some reason.  It's like the Heisman, why don't more defensive players win it?
573332
I wouldn't be surprised at all.  Mickey was loved by the Yankees and fans alike....there would've been several hours between games of a double header.  It's possible.
956788
If he goes to an American league team as a DH, yes.\n\nIf a team has to wheel him out there in the outfield, no.\n\nHe's breaking down physically, so his best chance is as a DH.  \n\nI'm a bit suprised Oakland hasn't made a play for him.  I'm guessing the Giants don't want the steroid scandal scrutiny.
378469
I listened to a program about this on the radio. They said that back in the first part of the 20th century, Gambling on baseball was a plaugue that threatened the integrity of the entire sport. So they came down hard on gambling with extremely strict rules. Pete Rose was a casualty of those old rules.\n\nThe steriod users are not subject to rules that strict because they havent been written...YET. I see very tough rules coming down the pipe that may one day be the undoing of a future athlete, but not these guys today.