FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, Pete Rose visits with members of the Washington Wild Things in their dugout before a Frontier League baseball game against the Lake Erie Crushers in Washington, Pa. Pete Rose has made his case for reinstatement with Commissioner Rob Manfred, who promised a decision by the end of December. Major League Baseball said the meeting with the career hits leader and his representatives took place Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at baseball's headquarters in New York. "Commissioner Manfred informed Mr. Rose that he will make a decision on his application by the end of the calendar year," MLB said in a statement. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)