38 - After Astros Scandal, Pete Rose Wants Reinstatement

Mike discusses the news that Pete Rose has asked MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred for reinstatement. Rose's attorneys sent both Manfred and The National Baseball Hall of Fame a petition arguing that Rose's punishment for gambling on baseball games is disproportionate to the smaller punishments given in the electronic sign-stealing scandal, steroid scandal, and more. (4:02) Sports attorney Dan Lust joins the podcast to discuss the best argument made in the petition, what he might have added to the petition, Rose's ultimate chances, and more. (23:58) Mike explains the flaws in Rose's petition and ultimate chances of getting reinstated. Mike believes that MLB would much prefer scandals that involve electronic sign-stealing and steroids over a scandal that touches on baseball's third rail, gambling.