Some optimism about Rollins
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Some optimism about Rollins
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
There was a lot more optimism flowing from the Phillies' camp today, much of it stemming from a late-night meeting that Ruben Amaro Jr. had with Dan Lozano, the agent for shortstop Jimmy Rollins. While Amaro declined to discuss specifics, he sounded more upbeat about the situation than yesterday, when the Phillies reportedly started thinking seriously about their other options.
Charlie Manuel was the most optimistic. Asked to gauge the odds of Rollins returning, the manager replied, "I think there's a big chance Jimmy is going to be back with us. I think it's going to get done. Right now, that's our A Plan."
Manuel said he talked to Rollins a week ago when both were in Philadelphia for Phillies events.
"We talked about a lot of things," Manuel said.
While there might not be any tangible progress between the two sides, there is a lot better vibe about the situation coming from the club.
Jimmy has every right to feel prideful about what he has done in his career and what his impact has been upon our club. I absolutely understand that he feels he has great worth, and he should feel that way. It's just a matter of us getting to the right place where we think the worth is the same.
"Jimmy has every right to feel prideful about what he has done in his career and what his impact has been upon our club," Amaro said. "I absolutely understand that he feels he has great worth, and he should feel that way. It's just a matter of us getting to the right place where we think the worth is the same."
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PLEASE,,,,,,,, time to move on. Bring the young kid up and close up the middle. Replace the "BAT" with rameriz(sp)— Kcsplash- The "young kid" is nowhere near ready to be a major-league SS. Impatient Philly fans always think the next guy off the bench is going to be a Hall-of-Famer.— JimG
- all we need from galvis is for him to field well, and he can do that. rollins wants to be a free-swinger and swing for the fences and he insists on doing that in the leadoff spot or he will catch an attitude. to make matters worse, he is a leader on the team and he persists with selfish behavior. this is bobby abreu all over again. we are better off without rollins. how can amaro be serious about changing this team's approach to hitting if he re-signs rollins? — zwarte piet
- So the team spends millions for a guy who will break down in the first month. Get some bats for the cost of Jimmy Rube.— Koons
- Based on recent activity, it sounds like the little slugger will be back on board to help centerpiece "mumbles's murderous row". I shiver with goosebumps at the proposition. not.— Sam Crow
- Jimmy Rollins is the best shortstop in Phillies history. I hope he comes back. I hope there is some give on BOTH sides!!!— Andrewsgvl
- Discovering the Phils won the auction on Japanese shortstop, Hiroyuki Nakajima, is cause for optimism. So is getting a call from the Marlins who are begging the Phils to take Hanley Ramirez off their hands for prospects and agreeing to pay half his salary. So is acquiring Aramis Ramirez and learning that Placido Polanco is healthy again and highly motivated to hit .300 and win a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2012. Publicly announcing that the Phils may only have to resign Jimmy Rollins for 4 years rather than 5 is not a cause for optimism. It is a reason to have the smiling portraits of Ruben Amaro Jr and Charlie Manuel hung in an art gallery next to that of Alfred E. Neuman.— onthebucks
- Placido Polanco will win a Gold Glove at shortstop when Charlie Manuel wins on "Dancing With The Stars". — bearsfriend
- Placido Polanco will win a Gold Glove at shortstop when Charlie Manuel wins on "Dancing With The Stars". — bearsfriend
- If Rollins is such a good catch, why are virtually no teams interested in his services? Because there is not one team that feels he is worth anything near what Rollins himself thinks he is worth. I had some confidence that Ruben might be ready to do the sensible thing, which is not to give in to Rollins and offer a two year deal with an option, at best. Instead, he appears to be backing down and will undoubtedly pay too much for another 3-4 years of Rollins, who will only hustle less (if that is possible), continue to hit slow rollers and pop-ups, and increase his time on the DL. No other team has the history with Rollins as the Phillies do, so they can loo at the situation objectively and say "no" to the ridiculous demands of ego Jimmy.— MrPhillie
- Yeah, back end of that contract will be reminiscent of Ibanez, Polanco. He's in his 30's and has problems with conditioning and his wheels (not to mention lead-off demeanor and hustle). He has lost some range and do you notice how many bang bang plays there are at first with his diminished throwing arm? "Best shortstop in Phillies history," as someone said, is damning with faint praise. Jroll's no HOFer. Who's second, Bowa?? This team needs to get younger NOW. I appreciate what he has meant to the Fightin's, but if Galvis isn't ready, rent a guy for a year, but do NOT give the Styler a long term deal. — steelydad
- Give Jimmy a 3 year deal with a 4th season either as a team option or reachable by incentives. Jimmy can play one more season with the Phillies as the every day SS. Next season when Placido is gone Jimmy can move to 3B, since he has the arm, and Galvis starts his career with the Phillies (assuming he can over .200).— crkreg
- Great. So....the Phillies take Rollins back, add no significant offense. How has this team improved?? Why will this postseason be any different than the last 2..maybe 3??? Yeah, Jimmy had a big impact on this franchise and Aramis Ramirez isn't a great defender, but what good does it do to stay stagnant? At least getting Ramirez might improve the offense for a year or 2. With Rollins nothing has changed except watching him decline more and more. What happened to changing the hitting philosophy? Isn't Rollins the guy who says he "won't change one damn thing" about his approach? This is an absolute failed offseason if nothing changes. I still cant get over the big proclamations about hitting from Ruben and to end up with the same starting squad is amazing.— Sewellmatt
- Ohh..and I love the twitter quote on this page for Murph's account where Amaro says if they sign Rollins that this will be their last move for the offense. What?? Again, if the end result is that you haven't changed one bit, how is keeping Rollins a move for the offense?— Sewellmatt
- Bearsfriend, with Cheryl Burke as a partner, Charlie Manuel probably could win Dancing With The Stars. Don't forget, he does a nifty Quick Step when he walks out to the mound to change pitchers, a convincing Fox Trot when he goes after an umpire, and an inspiring Cha Cha when he walks around the dugout trying to figure out who he wants to use as a pinch hitter. He may need to be convinced that the Paso Doble is a dance and not what they call a double play in the Mexican League, but everything else being equal, Chuck could probably hold his own in a dance contest.— onthebucks
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