Pete Rose possible reinstatement..

[rj_lucas]

Re: Pete Rose possible reinstatement..

Selig confirmed at the All-Star Game press conference that the Joe Jackson file is under review. The transcript of the press conference can be found here (the JJ question is about 2/3 of the way down):

http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=57808

Of course, he said the same thing in 1999, so don't hold your breath. From the Washington Post, May 29, 1999:

"Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig is "reviewing the entire file" of banned baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson, Sen. Tom Harkin (D- Iowa) said yesterday.

Harkin wrote to Selig in March, asking the commissioner to reinstate Jackson to baseball, a move that would make him eligible for the Hall of Fame."

Selig has made it known that he'll be stepping down sooner rather than later, so perhaps he'll reinstate Rose and Jackson as one of his last official acts to go out on a high note.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[joelsabi]

Re: Pete Rose possible reinstatement..

How about Shoeless Joe Jackson

http://www.blackbetsy.com/joejackson-1920-grand-jury-testimony-vhof.pdf

[33bird]

I always thought that Selig would tackle the reinstatement of Rose in 2009. Why? 20 years since the banishment was handed down. Isn't 20 years long enough? Anyway, it's been reported Selig is looking at it once again, and Hank Aaron said Rose should be in the HOF this weekend. I think the Hammer being in support of Rose being in the HOF will really help the cause. I know Rose has handled all of this terrible in the last 20 years but the worst thing he did was bet on HIS REDS to win. I don't believe that is an unforgivable sin. I think 20 years out of the game covers that sin. If he had bet against his team then I'd be in support of never letting him back in, but he did not do that. I know there are a few HOFs that don't like it. Feller and some others, but I think the majority feel he should in-just like Aaron. I'd also like to see him back on the bench. I'm sure the same mistakes would never happen again. Just my 2 cents.