Bdsheets, all that story link does is confirm that MLB didn't view Pete's rule breaking as deserving of lifetime banishment in this age. It proves my point. Although I would point out it comes from the mouth of John Dowd and theres plenty of dirty air surrounding him so I take some of it with a grain of salt. If the offer made was actually as presented I think Pete made a mistake not accepting it. But what if the league wanted him to give up his equine interests in this deal? Did you know he owned horses? If he didn't fix any games why should he grovel before the commissioner and renounce his horse interests?

As far as intentionally ruining Molitor and Eckersly's big day, you don't seriously mean he planned to detract from it do you? I couldn't believe that story when I first read it. All it indicates is the rabid nature of Rose's detractors. They'll latch onto anything they can to throw more mud upon him. I almost think he's a democratic presidential candidate...lol. But lets be real. Paul Molitor and Dennis Ecekersly are mere historical footnotes to what Rose accomplished. They really don't matter. He's served his time.

CtC