I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992.
I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble.
I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
Scott Rolen is home in Indiana deciding if he wants to put his aching body through another major league season.
"For what he meant to this organization, we owe it to him if he still wants to come back," Cincinnati general manager Walt Jocketty said. "We will know more by Christmas. I talked to him after the season and told him, he would have to come back in a different role."
Rolen helped the Reds transform from perenial losers to winning two division tittles in three years.
His effectiveness has decreased as years of injuries have taken its toll. Still the Reds value Rolen's clubhouse demeanor and knowledge of the game.
"Sometimes guys just get tired of the pain," Dusty Baker said on many occasions.
Rolen has a young family and enjoys a game of whiffle ball with his sons in the backyard.
It is also obvious to observers that he also enjoys the interaction with his teammates.
It may be the end of the line for the 37-year old 17-year veteran but there is unfinished business.
He was the last out of the Reds' 2012 playoff season. He struck out against Sergio Romo as the World Champion San Francisco Giants advanced over the Reds.
Perhaps the stronger desire is to erase that memory and have a chance to retire a winner.
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