Manfred's quote: "Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game." Obviously, that statement is not true. As long as stories and memories exist, those no longer with us will continue to influence us, in good ways and bad. I wonder why he can't just be honest and say, "You know what? Time heals all wounds, and grudges. What Pete and others did was awful, and we'll continue to punish anyone who does the same. But over the long view, I realize these people did more good than bad for baseball and deserve to be in the HOF." Then, in Cooperstown, tell the whole story, not just the good parts. Wouldn't that help uphold the integrity of the game?
Manfred's quote: "Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game." Obviously, that statement is not true. As long as stories and memories exist, those no longer with us will continue to influence us, in good ways and bad. I wonder why he can't just be honest and say, "You know what? Time heals all wounds, and grudges. What Pete and others did was awful, and we'll continue to punish anyone who does the same. But over the long view, I realize these people did more good than bad for baseball and deserve to be in the HOF." Then, in Cooperstown, tell the whole story, not just the good parts. Wouldn't that help uphold the integrity of the game?