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757690 · 01-15-2013, 08:23 PM

http://touch.latimes.com/#story/la-s...olen-20130115/

Doing this from my phone, so not sure if the link works.

Basically it says Dodgers are talking about making an offer to Rolen, but have not made one yet.

Joseph · 01-15-2013, 08:27 PM

Got to think for Scotty its Cincinnati or nothing.

Wonderful Monds · 01-15-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph

Got to think for Scotty its Cincinnati or nothing.

I don't know, the Dodgers appear to have enough money to legally buy a human being at this point.

VR · 01-15-2013, 08:29 PM

I've heard it from many older athletes. If someone is willing to pay 5-10 million for a year of their services...it's hard to pass up.

reds44 · 01-15-2013, 08:48 PM

I'm not sure the Reds want Rolen at this point. If he wants to play, LA is probably a better option than Cincinnati.

Vottomatic · 01-15-2013, 08:49 PM

I hope he retires.

Red in Chicago · 01-15-2013, 09:11 PM

bye

Scrap Irony · 01-15-2013, 10:22 PM

If used properly, Rolen very well could be the best bench bat on the Red team and flash in the pan insurance on Frazier to boot.

I think, if he wants to come back and play 40-50 or so games in the field against tough LH (with Frazier sliding to RF), pinch hit another 50 games, and DH 18 games or so, I'd like to see it.

(This, with the understanding that Hannahan would then be dealt for another spare part.)

Crumbley · 01-15-2013, 10:51 PM

Personally, I'd never want Rolen to DH, so much of his value is in his glove.

I just don't see where he fits on the club with Hanahan around.

VR · 01-15-2013, 11:29 PM

I bet he'd make a heck of a hitting coach.

MartyFan · 01-16-2013, 02:57 AM

I have to think that the signing of Hanahan conveyed to Rolen that the Reds are ready to move on. Rolen has been great for the Reds and one of my favorite players to watch since he has been here. He really has been a huge part of developing this team and giving this organization a new direction...all of that said, I would love to have him on the coaching staff in some capacity or working in our minor leagues with players.

cincinnati chili · 01-16-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Red in Chicago

bye

I was going to say "be my guest," but yours is more concise.

Cooper · 01-16-2013, 08:14 AM

He would be a good asset if you could spot him for 60-80 games against certain pitchers: problem is you don't get to pick them cause of the injuries. His back may be more than fine, but going by looks alone -he looks stiff and inflexible. When your injured as much as he is- you can't even do the kind of rehab you need to do.

MrRedLegger · 01-16-2013, 09:42 AM

I'd hate to see him go - when he hit that 2 run single in the 8th inning against the Cardinals last season to lead to the sweep I realized he still had a lot to contribute to the team. And at this point that contribution could be spot starts and/or some sort of coaching responsibility.

But I can't be selfish in this matter, if joining a team that will give him the most playing time makes him happy then so be it.

REDREAD · 01-16-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MartyFan

I have to think that the signing of Hanahan conveyed to Rolen that the Reds are ready to move on. Rolen has been great for the Reds and one of my favorite players to watch since he has been here. He really has been a huge part of developing this team and giving this organization a new direction...all of that said, I would love to have him on the coaching staff in some capacity or working in our minor leagues with players.

I kind of wonder if all this talk about Rolen maybe coming back to the Reds was just a plan B in case the Reds could not sign Ludwick or find another suitable LF.
Frasier goes to LF, Reds bring in Rolen to hopefully squeeze another year of 3b out of him.

In hindsight, it seems clear once Ludwick was resigned, Rolen coming back was not going to happen. Honestly, I don't blame Rolen for not being interested in a small dollar part time role contract.. If I had enough money to retire comfortably and my boss asked me if I wanted to come back for 10 hours/week at 25% of my salary BUT still have to do the same amount of traveling, I would say NO.

Also, I got to figure that Rolen's lingering injuries are painful during the season. Why live through a bunch of pain when you don't really need the money?

01-15-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
757690 Hoping to be 75769013 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton Posts: 6,095	Dodgers Interested In Rolen http://touch.latimes.com/#story/la-s...olen-20130115/ Doing this from my phone, so not sure if the link works. Basically it says Dodgers are talking about making an offer to Rolen, but have not made one yet. __________________ We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. - Albert Einstein

01-15-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
Joseph Tired of talk. Win! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,122	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen Got to think for Scotty its Cincinnati or nothing. __________________ Championships for MY teams in my lifetime: Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90 Chicago Blackhawks - 10 University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12 Cincinnati Bengals - None Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98

01-15-2013, 08:29 PM	#4
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,211	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen I've heard it from many older athletes. If someone is willing to pay 5-10 million for a year of their services...it's hard to pass up. __________________ “Our team is a team full of fighters. They never panic. We don't necessarily get all the hits we want all the time, but we find a way to win.” – Dusty Baker

01-15-2013, 08:49 PM	#6
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,771	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen I hope he retires. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

01-15-2013, 09:11 PM	#7
Red in Chicago Oy Vey! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,248	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen bye

01-15-2013, 10:22 PM	#8
Scrap Irony Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bedford, KY Posts: 8,992	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen If used properly, Rolen very well could be the best bench bat on the Red team and flash in the pan insurance on Frazier to boot. I think, if he wants to come back and play 40-50 or so games in the field against tough LH (with Frazier sliding to RF), pinch hit another 50 games, and DH 18 games or so, I'd like to see it. (This, with the understanding that Hannahan would then be dealt for another spare part.) __________________ "You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat." -- Christy Matthewson "Show me a good loser and I'll show you an idiot." -- Leo Durocher

01-15-2013, 10:51 PM	#9
Crumbley Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toledo Posts: 501	Personally, I'd never want Rolen to DH, so much of his value is in his glove. I just don't see where he fits on the club with Hanahan around.

01-15-2013, 11:29 PM	#10
VR Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 8,211	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen I bet he'd make a heck of a hitting coach. __________________ “Our team is a team full of fighters. They never panic. We don't necessarily get all the hits we want all the time, but we find a way to win.” – Dusty Baker

01-16-2013, 02:57 AM	#11
MartyFan You're soaking in it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,334	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen I have to think that the signing of Hanahan conveyed to Rolen that the Reds are ready to move on. Rolen has been great for the Reds and one of my favorite players to watch since he has been here. He really has been a huge part of developing this team and giving this organization a new direction...all of that said, I would love to have him on the coaching staff in some capacity or working in our minor leagues with players. __________________ "Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."

01-16-2013, 08:14 AM	#13
Cooper Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 1,587	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen He would be a good asset if you could spot him for 60-80 games against certain pitchers: problem is you don't get to pick them cause of the injuries. His back may be more than fine, but going by looks alone -he looks stiff and inflexible. When your injured as much as he is- you can't even do the kind of rehab you need to do.

01-16-2013, 09:42 AM	#14
MrRedLegger Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 435	Re: Dodgers Interested In Rolen I'd hate to see him go - when he hit that 2 run single in the 8th inning against the Cardinals last season to lead to the sweep I realized he still had a lot to contribute to the team. And at this point that contribution could be spot starts and/or some sort of coaching responsibility. But I can't be selfish in this matter, if joining a team that will give him the most playing time makes him happy then so be it. __________________ There are only two seasons - Winter and Baseball.

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