Does Jocketty already know Rolen's answer?

I believe Rolen's non-answer is the answer.

Move on...

If he still thinks he still an everyday player then LA would be his best choice to prove he still can.

Rolen's testing the water ....befor he signs the minium contract to stay with the Reds.

Looking back, that was a really bad trade for the Reds.

Considering the Reds have won the division 2 of the last 3 seasons, not really. The thinking is Rolen will either play for the Reds or retire since he lives close in Indiana.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:18 AM ET  01.28 by toad

If he still thinks he still an everyday player then LA would be his best choice to prove he still can.

Yep......Because in Cincy he will be a back-up at best or a Pitch hitter since there's to much young talent, but he would be a good guy to have on the bench to work with the younger players.

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Originally posted 09:49 AM ET  01.28 by Clintster

Considering the Reds have won the division 2 of the last 3 seasons, not really. The thinking is Rolen will either play for the Reds or retire since he lives close in Indiana.

True, but not because of Rolen.

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Originally posted 09:26 AM ET  01.28 by The Moose

Looking back, that was a really bad trade for the Reds.

Yes it was. I bet they'd love to have Encarnacion back.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:18 AM ET  01.28 by toad

If he still thinks he still an everyday player then LA would be his best choice to prove he still can.

the dodgers need to trade for a experience third basemen, and the padres has one available as long the dodgers put the right players in the trade,,,

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:26 AM ET  01.28 by The Moose

Looking back, that was a really bad trade for the Reds.

bad trade happens, but Rolen its likely to call it quits,,,

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Originally posted 12:32 PM ET  01.28 by THE BISHOP!

Yes it was. I bet they'd love to have Encarnacion back.

the reds always could trade for Encarnacion, just add the right amount of players and no problem,,,,

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Originally posted 08:19 AM ET  01.28 by HILLBILLY

Rolen's testing the water ....befor he signs the minium contract to stay with the Reds.

why would he want to stay with the reds? unless he's playing time be extended other than that, the money in his new contract could be more attractive..

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Originally posted 12:38 PM ET  01.28 by alacran

the reds always could trade for Encarnacion, just add the right amount of players and no problem,,,,

Why?......They have much younger talent they don't need him,problem they have now is finding playing time for some of the younger players......and besides when Encarnacion here he couldn't crack the line-up as an everyday player and I don't think he could now either.

People underestimate the value of Rolen's defense. He ain't what he used to be; but only a few in history were as good as he used to be. He's still a top defender which is great for a pitching staff trying to survive in a tiny park.

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Originally posted 06:55 PM ET  01.28 by CardsFan2

People underestimate the value of Rolen's defense. He ain't what he used to be; but only a few in history were as good as he used to be. He's still a top defender which is great for a pitching staff trying to survive in a tiny park.

Good point. If the guy can go part-time and late innings, he'd be worth the spot.

Question is, would Rolen accept that role?

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Originally posted 08:12 PM ET  01.28 by ...the best policy

Good point. If the guy can go part-time and late innings, he'd be worth the spot.Question is, would Rolen accept that role?

I'm not sure. He may know that he can't be an everyday player at this point. He wasn't easy to manage any way but penciling him in as long as he could walk in St. Louis. Maybe he's grown a bit.

I've always felt bad for the guy. He was well on his way to the Hall until he ran into a giant chinese guy. He was never the same after that. Those shoulder issues robbed him of all his power.

He can still make money in St. Louis if he retires. Edmunds came back, there's no reason Rolen can't. I still see people wearing his jersey. He could have a successful business here. I wouldn't mind seeing him work with Freese on his defense.

wiseup: Rolen,s back issues and shoulders issues last year limited his defense on some plays and his hitting has dropped off the last two years. He could be helpful as a coach or minor league instructor at tripple A.

wiseup: The roster spots at third has already been filled. Frazier will start at third, backed up by recently aquired Jack Hanahan as the backup at third

Encarnacion was let go by the Blue Jays, before regaining his form, getting re-signed by them, and then having career numbers - no? Saying that was a bad trade for the Reds doesn't show a full understanding of the history.