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Thread: Rolen expected to retire

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    Re: Rolen expected to retire

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Klu View Post
    Let's look at who he clashed with--Larry Bowa in Philadelphia (one of the most abrasive individuals in baseball history), and Tony LaRussa in St. Louis (whose arrogance and smugness knows no bounds).

    I would question Rolen's character if he didn't clash with them.
    Very good point.
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    Re: Rolen expected to retire

    Not to mention the GM in Philadelphia while he was there and wanted a trade was Ed Wade. If I were going to demand a trade due to lack of confidence in the team improving, it would definitely be because Ed Wade was GM.
    “I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”


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