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How was Bill James connected to the Dowd Report?
In his Baseball Book 1990, Bill James heavily criticized the Dowd Report's methodology, which was an investigation (commissioned by baseball commissioner Bart Giamatti) on the gambling activities of Pete Rose.
What was the Dowd Report?
The Dowd Report is the document describing the transgressions of baseball player and manager Pete Rose in betting on baseball, which precipitated his agreement to a lifetime suspension.
How did Bill James criticize the methodology of the Dowd Report?
Bill James wrote I would characterize the evidence that Rose bet on baseball as...well, not quite non-existent. It is extremely weak.“
What was the case against Pete Rose?
The Dowd Report, published in June 1989, was accompanied by seven volumes of exhibits, which included bank and telephone records, alleged betting records, expert reports, and transcripts of interviews.
Did Bill James write about his opposition to the Dowd Report?
Bill James countered the popular opinion that the case against Rose was a slam dunk, and critics claimed that James misstated some of the evidence in his defense of Rose.
Did Bill James get any support for his criticism?
several critics claimed that Bill James misstated some of the evidence in his defense of Rose
who were some of the critics that claimed Bill James misstated some of the evidence in his defense of Rose?
Derek Zumsteg of Baseball Prospectus wrote an exhaustive review of the case Bill James made, concluding: James' defense of Rose is filled with oversights, errors in judgment, failures in research.“
What did Derek Zumsteg have to say about Bill James' abstract?
[Bill] James' defense of Rose... is a great disservice to the many people who have looked to him for a balanced and fair take on this complicated and important issue.“
Was Bill James ever proved right or wrong with regards to his opinion on Dowd Report?
In 2004, Pete Rose admitted publicly that he had bet on baseball and confirmed the Dowd Report was correct.
Did Bill James then retract his view of the report?
Bill James remained steadfast, continuing to insist that the evidence available to Dowd at the time was insufficient to reach the conclusion that it did.
What other interesting information can you give me about Bill James and the Dowd Report controversy that surprised fans?
Bill James' attitude on the matter surprised many fans, especially after the writer had been deeply critical of Rose in the past

Question: What was his attitude?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Bill James' attitude toward Pete Rose?