 Phillies management wanted to retain Rose for the 1984 season, but he refused to accept a more limited playing role.Months later, he signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Expos.On April 13, 1984, the 21st anniversary of his first career hit, Rose doubled off the Phillies' Jerry Koosman for his 4,000th career hit, becoming the second player in the 4000 hit club (joining Ty Cobb).