The Phillies made the move that all the fans were waiting
for by signing free agent shortstop Jimmy Rollins. The deal is reportedly worth
3 years, $33 million with a vesting option for a 4th year worth $11
million.
With the Colorado Rockies signing Michael Cuddyer earlier in
the week, Rollins was one of the few big name free agents left on the market.
The Phillies had many questions surrounding their infield without Rollins on
their roster. Jimmy will join longtime friend Dontrelle Willis on a Phillies
team that should be competing for another NL East championship this season.
Rollins has been with the Phillies organization since 1996
when they drafted him in the second round of the amateur draft. With the
Phillies, Rollins has been a 3 time all-star and a 3 time gold glove winner. He
won the National League MVP award in 2007. For Phillies fans, seeing Rollins play
in a different uniform would not have seemed right.
This could be the end of the Phillies making moves in free
agency this off season. However, don’t be surprised if Ruben Amaro Jr. makes a
surprise move. They could go after another pitcher or infielder, as there are
still plenty of decent guys on the market.
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