Jimmy Rollins was missing in action Thursday morning at Shea Stadium. As a result, he was scratched from the lineup.
Rollins, according to Phillies.com, arrived to the ballpark about 30 minutes after the team bus. He was taken out of the lineup about 15 minutes before game time.
This isn't the first time Rollins has been benched this season. In a game against the Cincinnati Reds, Rollins was removed from the game after failing to hustle out of the batter's box. Rollins hit a routine popup that was dropped by the shortstop.
More on this story as it develops. I'll have reaction and much more later tonight.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Thanks for the info Matt. I was wondering why he didn't play. As one of the leaders of the team, he sets a great example doesn't he?
Rollins has got that "well, I'm the MVP" attitude and it's infecting his production, trust with Charlie and the lineup in general. He's a leader, but not a tough-as-nails leader. And there's not one player in that clubhouse that'll confront him about it.
Frankly, he's a lot like Reyes, but with a little more maturity and a little less talent. Reyes acts like an idiot but he's backed it up on the field this season.
Rollins is simply not making the full effort.
Good point about Reyes. He's backed it up offensively, but running the bases, he thinks he's the flash, and no one can catch him, and it the feld.. well, you saw the bonehead play Tuesday night.
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