For the better part of 11 seasons, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley were the Philadelphia Phillies‘ double play combination.“J-Roll” was the flashy shortstop, the effervescent and outgoing team leader. Chase was “The Man,” the more quiet and intense of the two players who made up the greatest keystone combo in franchise history.Together they helped propel the Phillies to five consecutive … Continue reading What Next for Chase and JRoll?
Jimmy Rollins DFA’d by Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Rollins, the leader of the 2008 World Series championship Phillies team and the franchise' all-time Hits leader was designated for assignment today by the Chicago White Sox.Rollins had been mired in a deep slump, hitting just .156 over the past two and a half weeks with just one extra-base hit, one RBI, and one … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins DFA’d by Chicago White Sox
MLB 2016 prediction: National League Rookie of the Year
Our staff has just released our predictions for the winners of each division, as well as our postseason predictions, including the 2016 World Series winner. I released my own predictions for the Phillies in the coming season. Now we begin the process of releasing our predictions for some of MLB’s major award winners.Impact rookie ball players are always a fascinating part … Continue reading MLB 2016 prediction: National League Rookie of the Year
Phillies need to develop better middle infield options
For more than a decade from May of 2004 through the 2014 MLB trade deadline, fans of the Phillies were treated to perhaps the best middle infield combination in all of baseball, and easily the best combo in the history of the franchise over such a long period of time.It was in May of 2004 that … Continue reading Phillies need to develop better middle infield options
Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
A former Philadelphia Phillies iconic player from their recent championship run finally signed to play in the 2016 season.Shortstop Jimmy Rollins signed a minor league contract today with the Chicago White Sox, and will compete in spring training for their starting role at the position.While the deal is a minor league one, it comes with that invitation … Continue reading Jimmy Rollins signs with Chicago White Sox
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