Pete Rose released

On October 19, 1983, Pete Rose released by Philadelphia Phillies

“It’s the best thing for the Phillies for me to hit the road and the best thing for me then hit the road,” said Rose 42 who was dropped Wednesday after refusing to accept status as a part-time player. “I don’t like to play part-time” said the player who is among the top five in almost every major league offensive category “I’ve been an everyday player for so many years it is hard for me to play three days a week I’m sure there are some teams out there who want me.” ‘Rose turned down the role the Phillies offered because he wants to break Ty Cobb’s all-time career major league hit record He has 3990 just 201 short of Cobb’s mark of -4191- He needs just 10 to become the second player in major league history to reach 4000 hits.

Rose said there are no hard feelings toward the Phillies.

Rose will sign with the Expos in January.

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