There's a new book out called "Pete Rose: An American
Dilemma," written by former Sports Illustrated writer and editor Kostya
Kennedy. All I've seen to this point is the excerpt, from which I gather
Kennedy and I are on the same page regarding Rose. A lot of Rose supporters use
the defense that he never bet on the Reds to lose. Kennedy thankfully realizes
that managing a MLB team is about more than trying to win one game at a time. Today's moves influence tomorrow's game.
So unless someone can prove Rose bet exactly the same amount of money every day
on the Reds to win, color me as one who remains un-swayed by the argument that
he never bet on his team to lose. I do not believe Rose should be reinstated.
As with all matters related to Cooperstown, I trust that in the hands of the Baseball
Writers.
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