CINCINNATI (AP) - Barry Larkin left open the possibility of returning to the Cincinnati Reds in some capacity Saturday -- shortly before his induction with three others into the team's Hall of Fame.
The former Reds shortstop is a special assistant to Washington
Nationals general manager Jim Bowden. He served as captain during
his 19-year career with the Reds, which included a World Series
championship in 1990.
Larkin has hoped for a chance to work with the Reds' front office since he retired as a player after the 2004 season. His contract with Washington is up at the end of the year.
Former outfielder Cesar Geronimo, pitcher Joey Jay and team executive Garry Herrmann also were inducted into the team's Hall of Fame. They were honored on the field before a game against the New York Mets.