Should these 3 players be in the HOF

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by dealme

Rose’s transgressions did not somehow artificially inflate his numbers. That can’t be said for Clemens and especially Bonds (who obviously holds arguably the two most well-known baseball records). I do enjoy hearing others’ opinions on this as the inclusion of these three is very polarizing.

Mark

I agree, however what Rose did called into question the integrity of the game itself, that players and managers may have other motivations than to win a game. And be susceptible by outside interests (the gambling establishment). Comish Landis recognized this threat to the game during the Black Sox scandal.

Say what you will about Bonds, Clemens and the other users, but what they did still fell in line with trying to win ballgames. Not so different than throwing spitballs or corking bats.

I don't like the gambling or the steroid use, but I just can't lump them together and treat them the same.