What is the extent of pete rose's ban?
In a negotiated settlement with (then) Commisioner Bart
Giamatti, Pete Rose agreed to a "permanent" ban on any association
with major league baseball. The agreement allowed Rose to seek a
re-instatement, but he has never done so. There is no indication
that the present Commisioner, or any future one, would look kindly
on any such application; as Rose not only repeatedly bet on
baseball, including his own team, but completely lied about doing
so for years afterwards. The ban basically means that Rose can not
appear in any function involving MLB, including celebrations,
reunions, or sponsored events. No team, not even the Reds, can
officially introduce Rose when he comes to the stadium, or even
formally retire his number.