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Phillies have won five consecutive National League East titles and twice reached the World Series during this golden era of baseball. Like every good team, the root of that success can be directly traced to the farm system. From the emergence of...
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To wit: After placing fifth in both categories in 2009, the team dropped out of the top 10 in ’10, and the descent back to the middle of the pack continued unabated last season. And the Phillies have done very little to bring new faces to the mix. Yes,...
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins pauses while speaking during a media availability at Citizens Bank Park Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Philadelphia. Rollins signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Phillies. View Photo »
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Well, a lot of focus on shortstop. They have to fill that position ... They're talking to Jimmy Rollins but I think one of their real focuses right now is Wigginton gives them depth at the corner infield spots. They have to look at what they could do in left field. They would like to find some depth the...
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The Phillies return seven starters from their postseason roster: Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino and Carlos Ruiz. Howard, of course, will be sidelined for at least the first month and likely the...
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It will be impossible to tell what identity the Phillies’ lineup will take — starting with who will replace Howard in the cleanup slot — until Opening Day. Unlike fellow veterans Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Placido Polanco, Howard has never missed a...
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Yet even if the price rises, I’m fairly confident that he will remain a profitable acquisition. If you are in a league with me, prepare to battle to the death for the rights to secure “Flash” Gordon. The “Solid, But Slacking” Squadron 7. Asdrubal...
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, left, listens as Ruben Amaro Jr. , Phillies general manager, speaks during a media availability at Citizens Bank Park Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Philadelphia. Rollins signed a three-year, $33 million... View Photo »
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This was not only a nice achievement for him, but it was also a remarkable achievement for his best team, the 1940 Reds. That team won the world championship, but until Lombardi entered Cooperstown, not a single member of that club had gained baseball...
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It will be interesting to see if it is just talk or if it actually makes a difference once the season starts. 2011 record 102-60, first in the National League East Projected Opening Day batting order 1. SS Jimmy Rollins: .268 BA, .338 OBP, .399 SLG, 16...
About Jimmy Rollins
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James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California), nicknamed "J-Roll," is an All-Star and MVP shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Full Article
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, left, listens as Ruben Amaro Jr. , Phillies general manager, speaks during a media availability at Citizens Bank Park Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Philadelphia. Rollins signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Phillies.
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, smiles with Ruben Amaro Jr. , Phillies general manager, during a media availability at Citizens Bank Park Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Philadelphia. Rollins signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Phillies.
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) can't make the catch for the out on St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter (29) on the bunt by Rafael Furcal during the eighth inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins talks with home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom about his ground out during the third inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides in to break up a double-play as Rafael Furcal #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals is unable to throw the ball to first on a ball hit by Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of Game Four...
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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins (L) celebrates scoring a run on a triple hit by teammate Chase Utley against St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina during the first inning of Game 4 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, October 5, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies is greeted by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Chase Utley #26 triple in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October...
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Centerfielder Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals is unable to catch a fly ball hit by Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies resulting in a ground-rule double in the first inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium...
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Philadelphia Phillies' center fielder Shane Victorino (L) celebrates his team's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammates Jimmy Rollins (C) and Chase Utley in Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, October 4, 2011.
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Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins (R) hits a double during the seventh inning of Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs as St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Yadier Molina looks on in St. Louis, October 4, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 04: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up prior to an at-bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 4, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 04: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 4, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 04: Manager Charlie Manuel speaks with Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies prior to playing the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 4, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins swings a bat during baseball practice Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St. Louis. The Phillies are scheduled play Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game Two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins (L) is late applying a tag on St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay during the fourth inning of Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 2, 2011. Jay singled but advanced to second base on the...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies fields the ball on a hit by Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning of Game Two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals plays the ball off the wall on a double by Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of Game Two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia,...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 and Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after scoring on a Ryan Howard #6 RBI single in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October...
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, left, listens as Ruben Amaro Jr. , Phillies general manager, speaks during a media availability at Citizens Bank Park Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, in Philadelphia. Rollins signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Phillies.
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