MLB Reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson
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Shortly after the news broke, Reds Principal Owner and Managing Partner Bob Castellini released a statement expressing how "thankful" the organization was for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Rose.
"Absolutely pathetic they waited for Pete Rose to pass away before giving him his day in the sun," Gary Sheffield Jr. tweeted. "Reprehensible."
Here is the full text of Rob Manfred's letter to Pete Rose's attorney announcing the all-time hits king is no longer on the ineligible list.
Pete Rose is now eligible to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll get the votes.
"In some ways, he was ahead of his time, or the game. That’s how I choose to remember him." – Terry Francona on Pete Rose's legacy.
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The Cincinnati Reds will honor Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete Rose before and during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.