Shortstop Rollins agrees to one-year deal

[Baseball Guru]

Clearwater, FL (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins signed a one-year, $355,000 contract on Saturday, which also includes a bonus if the second-year pro has a repeat appearance at the All-Star Game.

The 23-year-old Rollins finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, after being the only player in the league to finish in double- figures in doubles (29), triples (12), home runs (14) and stolen bases (46).

Rollins led the league in triples and shared a first-place tie for most steals. Rollins set a club record with 35 consecutive steals without being thrown out, and batted .274 with 54 RBIs.

[KingFish]

the Phils certainly need his speed at the top of the lineup. He does need to work at getting that on base percentage even higher though as he is a terror on the basepaths that can wreck havoc on the other teams defensive alignment.

[bear]

The OBA will, I think, take care of itself as he gains experience. He is still learning the game and patience is not a natural activity for young'uns [unlike us old'ns!]. The new batting coach, Greg Gross, will have a tremendous effect on Rollins and all the rest of the young players, particularly in the area of OBA-the man was so good getting on base and studied everyone to get better. He is a classy guy whom the players should respond to.;)

[Baseball Guru]

Missed ya:biggrin: