Would You Lift The Ban On Pete Rose?
921180
No because there is one rule in baseball that is the death penalty.  It is betting on baseball.  Pete Rose broke the rule he knew existed.  \n\nSure, baseball and the Hall of Fame include cheaters like Gaylord Perry and will include Barry Bonds.  However, the death penalty in baseball is there to show the great importance in holding the integrity of the game, and that the players and games are being played to win.  It has nothing to do with whether he cheated or not.\n\nI agree with the above people on Shoeless Joe Jackson.  There was much less evidence that he cheated and yet he is banned for life from baseball and the Hall of Fame.  It has nothing to do with forgiveness and repentance.  \n\nOf any rule, this rule must be maintained or it does no good at having it at all, and we can never be sure that players aren't betting and throwing games.
1025542
Pete Rose is the greatest hitter in the history of baseball.  If the hall of fame lets steroid cheaters such as mcgwire, sosa, palmeiro, bonds, etc in, then it is a shame that they won't let the greatest hitter and hardest player in the history of the sport in.  Pete Rose is my idol, i don't care if he bet on baseball or not, that is nothing compared to CHEATING, and yet these cheaters will still get in the hall of fame.
376426
The Shoeless Joe Jackson saga, even though evidence now points to that he wasn't a part of the fix, Landis had to crack down. The Black Sox scandal was far worse than Pete Rose betting on other games not on the Reds. That's a drop in the bucket, throwing a World Series that's a big league heist.
428771
Since Pete Rose will not go in because of his gambling/ethics violation wouldn't it be unfair and a shame for someone who is tested positive (Rafael Palmiero)for violating the ethics of the game.  And as for Barry Bonds,  since he has admitted to using `clear' and `cream' which are steroid enhanced, he shouldn't go in either.
1047327
No. They are the highest authority in the match. The could be repremended and even lose their license after the game, but during the game THEY are the boss.
302994
If you've read the SI article, the only possible answer is yes.  And I really disagree with the folks who say we shouldn't care and that it wasn't illegal.  In 1991(2?) Giamatti issued a memo to all players noting that steroid use was illegal (not just against the rules of baseball, but illegal according to federal law--I think that trumps MLB rules anyway) and warned all players they would be subject to punishment if they took them.  That memo, by the way, has the force of rule in baseball.\n\nI agree that MLB turned a blind eye, but lots of players didn't cheat, and to just ignore the big-headed arrogant jerk's cheating dishonors guys like Junior, who were incredible players in the same era, but did it without making themselves into chemistry experiments.
523682
Yes. Unless you are a Major league baseball player. They are the only ones allowed to do this.
777013
Yes he did ban them.  Kobe can't even wear his anymore
1157672
They should just add a special wing to the Hall of Fame-\n\nThe Chemically Enhanced Cheater Wing-\n\nfor guys like Bonds & Mark MacGuire.\n\nThen, for guys like Pete Rose-\n\nThe Criminal Wing.
514891
Without steroids, Barry Bonds would have made the hall of fame. He's that good of a ball player. Without steroids, however, he wouldn't have come close to Aaron's Home Run record. Does he deserve to be the Home Run king? No. Will he be? Yes. Sad to say, the deed is done, he took steroids, and he will break the record next year. This whole fiasco makes the Pete Rose lifetime ban from baseball a big joke.
1040411
Pete Rose is the best. I am a big fan of his and always will be. He was a great ball player. He should be in the Hall of Fame. He could have done worse. There are other ball players I think should be taken out because of what they did.
481171
No way.  If it took him until April 22 to get his first one, he's not gonna get to 40 this year.\n\nAnd by the way, when his name appears on the Hall of Fame ballot, if I was a voter, I wouldn't vote for him any more than I'd vote for Pete Rose.
988553
No he broke a rule that is written in every clubhouse. Everyone KNOWS that is the rule. It is very clear. Should they put a plaque in pointing out he is the all-time hits leader? Sure they should do that for all the statistics. Just change the name if someone manages to top him.
1113481
Definitely not. And if you are worried about the italian, personally he should be made to miss a lot of games for his actions or even banned
1067819
I do not think Pete was a tanker. He was/is an amazing player that loves the game.
403715
Pete Rose of the ..REDS,Phillies,Expos,REDS again.
503261
HAHAHAHELL NO!!!\n\n\n          STEROID USER!  i HOPE THEY DONT COUNT HIS HOPMERUNS THAT BASTARD!