Posted: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 6:24 PM | 18 comments |
 

Rollins batting sixth
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Jimmy Rollins, 4 for 27 on the road trip, is batting sixth today. Just had a long conversation with Rollins about his swing mechanics and he thinks he knows what’s wrong. I’ll keep you posted on that as I sit down to type stuff out.
 
Also, Matt Stairs is not here. He is attending his daughter’s high school graduation, so the Phils have a bench consisting of Bruntlett, Dobbs and Coste.
 
Victorino CF
Utley 2B
Werth RF
Howard 1B
Ibanez LF
Rollins SS
Feliz 3B
Ruiz C
Bastardo P.
Posted by Andy Martino @ 6:24 PM  Permalink | 18 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:37 PM, 06/07/2009
    I don't want to see Ibanez get walked in order to get to Rollins.
    — JohnnySak
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:39 PM, 06/07/2009
    Rollins needs to be traded. Bring up Donald.
    — MB2009
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:55 PM, 06/07/2009
    didn't rollins say he knew what was wrong with his swing last month?
    — franknbeans
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:59 PM, 06/07/2009
    who cares why....I like the lineup....shane is definitely a better contact hitter...although I would switch Ibanez and Werth
    — qblak
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:06 PM, 06/07/2009
    You have to be concerned about Rollins BA. This is the 2nd sub-par year for him. Or is it sub-par?
    — The Marco Islander
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:08 PM, 06/07/2009
    Rollins could be a huge bargaining chip for a great starter and RH bat. The Phils should strike when the iron is hot. Oh wait, he is 4-27.
    — KGKoons
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:10 PM, 06/07/2009
    yeah i thought j roll was going to hit 400 for the month of May?
    — wolfburn
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:08 PM, 06/07/2009
    Why would Werth be in the 3rd slot? What is it exactly that Charlie sees in him? For starters, Werth should try looking at the plate when he swings, instead of checking out the left field stands whenever he whiffs, which is way too often!
    — erniebanks14
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:19 PM, 06/07/2009
    Werth is batting third because there's a left-handed pitcher and Manual doesn't want too many lefties in a row in his lineup.
    — PYW
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:22 PM, 06/07/2009
    Also, has the Phillies' leadoff hitter been on base at all this series, even with a walk? Rollins and Victorino are a combined 0-for-18.
    — PYW
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:58 PM, 06/07/2009
    I don't care that Rollins bats .240. I care when he hits leadoff and bats .240. His defensive is far too good to trade for a so-so starter. But if he isn't swinging the bat well, then he needs to bat 7th or 8th.
    — dankil13
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:25 PM, 06/07/2009
    MB2009 ... Have you ever watched a baseball game? Rollins is a great big league defensive shortstop. Donald is a middling triple A defensive shortstop. Rollins is struggling badly at the plate this year, but his MLB stats are still better than Donald's triple A stats. We should quit pretending we have the next Hanley Ramirez cooling his heels in Allentown.
    — GoPhilsGo
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:36 PM, 06/07/2009
    JRoll may have found something tonight with a couple of good hits. Nice split with the Dodgers and we're looking good heading to NY.
    — CenterCityPhan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 PM, 06/07/2009
    ops over .800, despite his recent struggles. Best defensive right fielder in the NL. What does Charlie see in Werth?
    — GoPhilsGo
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:36 AM, 06/08/2009
    Rollins is a great defensive shortstop but how many balls are hit to him in a game? He greatest value to the Phillies is when he is the leadoff hitter getting on base and making things happen. His offensive value diminishes when he is hitting .222 and has to be dropped to the 6th slot in the order.
    — The Marco Islander


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