LETTER: MLB unbans Pete Rose, but what about the steroid guys?
Pete Rose's daughter Fawn Rose speaks as Reds Hall of Fame players, left to right, George Foster, Barry Larkin and Eric Davis listen during Pete Rose Night events before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Updated May 21, 2025 - 11:36 am
Pete Rose and the other players being allowed into the baseball Hall of Fame is permissible because they were banned for life, not eternity. They are all deceased, and most deserve to be recognized — if even with an asterisk. What about players setting records being recognized for their accomplishments while using performance-enhancing drugs?
