FILE - In this July 14, 2015, file photo, Pete Rose waits to be introduced before the MLB All-Star baseball game in Cincinnati. 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/John Minchillo)