When Jimmy Rollins was first traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was speculated that Cole Hamels or even Chase Utley could be apart of that package.
Hamels, nor Utley were apart of the package that sent Rollins to LA in exchange for young pitching, but he still could end up a Dodger...
While 2014 may not have been the best sports year for both South Jersey and the Delaware Valley, there were some moments that we can look back too and remember fondly.
The trading of Jimmy Rollins last week to the Dodgers was the first step, for the Phillies in trying to rebuild their roster. It also signified the changing of the guard, the first indication that this franchise is truly prepared to move forward from their 2008 World Series championship team. Now as we look at this roster, its hard not to wonder "Who could be next?", and could that playe
Since the news surfaced last night that the Phillies were trading Jimmy Rollins to the Dodgers, it was still unknown as to what the Phillies were getting back in return. Now that the dust has a settled, and all the moving parts seem to be in place, we finally have an idea as to who the Phillies acquired, in trading one of their more iconic players.
According to reports, the Phillies all-time leader in games played and hits, Jimmy Rollins has waived his no-trade clause and will become a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that Rollins to the Dodgers is a "done deal...
UPDATE: Rollins has indeed been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly.
The particulars are not yet known and the story is developing.
FROM EARLIER:
It was thought that Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins wanted to remain in red pinstripes his entire career...