Pete's confession lacked one major thing in Bud's mind remorse. I spoke to Bud later, and he told me he got the confession he had expected, but not the expression of genuine remorse he had hoped for.
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Personally, I think the timing and manner of the book's release, given that it overshadowed the New York Hall of Fame news conference, sealed Pete's fate. For some reason, the commissioner wants to keep Pete on permanent hold.Mike Schmidt
I need to be out earning. I can make more in two hours at a card show than I did as a minor-league manager all year.
Mike Schmidt
He told me that he scouted me at Ohio University, which surprised me. Pat's a fine guy. He called me a couple of times and really rolled out the red carpet.
Mike Schmidt
Any time you think you have the game conquered, the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.
Mike Schmidt
I think the Baseball Hall of Fame should take a stronger position on a lot of issues,
Mike Schmidt
You have to judge him against his peers in the game. He hasn't been banished from the game like Rose, and his accomplishments on the field stand for themselves.
Mike Schmidt
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