sexual relations with a teenager during his career in the 1970s when questioned by a female reporter in his first public appearance with the team since receiving a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball in 1989. Rose was present at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Sunday for an event to commemorate the Phillies’ 1980 World Series-winning team. While there, Rose was questioned by Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Alex Coffey if he believed his presence at the event sent “a negative message to women.” “No, I’m not here to talk about that,” Rose responded.