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Originally Posted by Boomcoach
I am having some issues deciding if I want to build Pete or not. Was a big fan of him as a kid, but his last few years as a player/manager and everything since has left a bad taste in my mouth. I am trying to decide if I want to go with a Reds theme team for the Labrats, and will want to go for the team legends if I do, but if I do the Rose BAL, it will be with bit of diffidence.
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As a Mets fan, starting in 1962, I say, "Who needs that over rated bum?"
The reason he played 500 games at five positions, is that he was a crappy fielder. He was a hot dog, who didn't put in the work on his defense. He ran over a defenseless Ray Fosse in an exhibition game, tried to injure Bud Harrelson in the '73 playoffs, sparking their famous fight, etc., etc., etc.
Guess you can tell where I fall on the question of if you should work on the Rose card.