01.05.04
Pete’s confession
So now, after all this time of denying that he ever bet on baseball, Pete Rose is confessing his sins against baseball.
Baseball’s all-time hit leader bet on baseball while he was managing the Reds. However disappointing this may be, we really kinda knew it happened.
What do you think this does for Pete, his standing in the baseball world, in the baseball record books or as a man? Why now, after all these years, give in and admit you bet on baseball Pete?
Whatever you believe, it’s all major publicity for his upcoming book. Was that the motivation for giving in? I guess we’ll find out Pete’s side of the story soon…looks like he has a tv interview sometime this Thursday.
Will baseball, and more importantly, the Commissioner forgive him? Stay tuned…
Ed said,
01.06.04 at 12:23 pm
It’s a sad day in history, but we all knew it was true. I can’t believe how many people he looked into their eyes and said “I did not gamble on baseball” and now all this comes out. I think he should be in the hall, but NEVER EVER be aloud to coach again in any aspect. The HALL is all he deserves for his accomplishments on the field.
Neil Straley said,
01.15.04 at 8:04 am
I wish Pete would’a admitted years ago. I’m dissapointed in him. I dont know if his friends or even his lawyers told him to lie. I imagine he decided to lie on his own, No excuses. I think he should be in the Hall, but not aloud back in as a coach. He needs to learn how to sit for a Big-time interview. That was funny how he had his dang legs spread apart during Primetime. HAHA The interviewer was trying to look like Ben Franklin with his glasses falling off. HAHA I still like the guy though. Gambling is a disease, but better than some things, like drugs.
Trent said,
01.15.04 at 12:29 pm
So has anyone read the book yet?
Ed said,
01.15.04 at 10:20 pm
Sorry this has nothing to do with the topic. Just wanted to say WELCOME to the page strals. Hope everything is going good with you. Take care man!