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Based on the voting, Barry Bonds Pefe Roger Clemens, players associated with performance enhancing drugs, are stuck in place, and have diminishing chances of ever gaining admission. The debate about whether Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame has been going on since Major League Baseball banned him from the game for life in Two years later, the Hall of Fame passed a new rule that no player on the MLB lifetime ineligible list could appear on a ballot. The rule was specifically written to punish Rose.

The problem that many fans have is the sanctimony with which Rosd two organizations treat Rose, yet willfully dismiss much more egregious cheating charges against PED cheats and an entire MLB team — the World Series champion Houston Astros. Rose admitted that he wagered on baseball, including the team that he managed, the Cincinnati Reds. When the ban was handed down, Rose accepted his fate.

But Rose has petitioned for re-instatement several times, including his most recent effort after information became public that electronic sign stealing helped the Astros win the World Series three years ago. Although unindicted, players suspended for using banned drugs appear to have committed federal felonies. By comparison, in Ohio where Rose placed most of his bets, off track gambling is most frequently classified as a misdemeanor. Meanwhile Rose, approaching 80, remains on the outside looking Tje. In addition to his 4, hits record, Rose is the only player in MLB history to play more than games at five different positions.

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Among Rose also played in a record 3, games, and between and he was named to the NL All-Star team 17 times. If writers reject him, Rose said that he can live with that outcome.

Giving Rose a shot at what he deserves would give the two spiteful and bitter institutions a chance to demonstrate dignity and forgiveness. Contact him at guzzjoe yahoo. By Joe Guzzardi Columnist. More in Opinion Columnists.]