Reds Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman
Expresses Displeasure with Major League Baseball
Upset Over Timing of Pete Rose Decision
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Longtime Cincinnati Reds announcer Marty Brennaman expressed his delight that Pete Rose is now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, Brennaman also shared his frustration with Major League Baseball, stating that the decision should have been made much sooner.
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Brennaman, who called many of Rose’s iconic moments as a Reds player, did not hold back during an interview with TMZ Sports following Rob Manfred’s decision to lift Rose’s lifetime ban. He stated, “I just felt he had served his punishment far longer than necessary.”
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“Furthermore,” Brennaman added, “the rushed decision to make him eligible within a few months seemed like the wrong approach.”
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Pete Rose was banned for life in 1989 after admitting to betting on games while managing the Reds. Over the years, Rose and his family had made multiple attempts to have the ban overturned.
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Brennaman emphasized that while he is pleased with the outcome, he believes Manfred should have resolved the issue while Rose was still alive.
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“I’m trying to understand why they waited so long,” Brennaman shared with us.
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Despite his reservations, Brennaman believes Rose’s family and friends are likely celebrating. However, Rose will have to wait until 2027 before he can be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.
