Rollins Benched
Jimmy Rollins was pulled from today's game because he didn't run out a fly ball.
Rollins Benched
Todd Zolecki
What happened to Jimmy Rollins today?
He got benched.
He hit a pop fly into shallow left field with two outs and a runner on second in the third inning this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Reds shortstop Paul Janish dropped the ball to allow Carlos Ruiz to score from second. Rollins only got to first. He easily should have been on second.
Rollins took the field in the top of the fourth inning, but was gone by the top of the fifth.
"There is no explanation," Rollins said. "I just didn't do it. It happens every once in a while. Sometimes the manager gets you. It shouldn't happen. I'm not disappointed in myself. I know better. Just go out there and make sure I don't do it again. Nothing to get disappointed about. Something you learn from. Don't do it again."
jmudukes79......Hmmmm. Missed that one. Well, nobody's perfect. LOL! And I do notice Chase *day-dreaming* at times when he's on the field. I occasionally have to yell, "Chase! Pay attention!" Maybe I should be Charlie's assistant manager. LOL!— Norma- Clinton, NJ......I know you're just kidding! I was *crying* with laughter. LOL!— Norma
Charlie absolutely did the right thing. And while it was in public, I do not believe he "showed Jimmy up". What he did was make it clear that this is a ballclub that wants to win a pennant, and that can't happen when players (including the reigning MVP) take things lightly. Jimmy responded properly after the game by admitting it was his bad, and Charlie correctly did not talk about it to the press. Like he said, it's over and done with. Now let's get on with wining that pennant!— bobby
We'll probably never know if Charlie told Jimmy to step-it-up before he got benched yesterday. I can say this matter-o-fact though...Charlie did not address a one-time incident last yesterday with Jimmy, but rather a TREND. Jimmy has shown only occasional glimpses of the player he was last year. Recall his first game back off the DL he had three hits including a HR. His hustle index is way down since then. There were rumblings early on this year that he was not satisied with $8M per year... that he wants MVP (or even Aron Rowand) kind of money. Perhaps the lack of hustle is a manifestation of his perception that he is being underpaid?— RAS- YOU people kill me. Rollins has always been the type to run out a fly ball or a ground out. His athletic ability allows him to look "smooth doing so" He doesnt have to flail his arms like an Utley or Victorino to gain top speed, his legs do the work for him. Since he is injured he can not get the speed he needs andobviously doen't want to risk further injury! HELLO----— Truth
- Truth......YOU'RE the one that kills me!!!! YOU are toooo funny! How come J.Roll has had no trouble legging it down the line until yesterday? Did you even watch the game???? His facial expression said it all. He looked up, saw where the ball was heading, and took his good 'ol time. When he got to 1st and saw that the ball was dropped, he started to high-tail it to 2nd. Oooops! Too late! He kind of looked like, "Damn!". I think he knew he was gonna' be in trouble.— Norma
