MLB Free Agents 2012: Philadelphia Phillies Should Re-Sign Jimmy Rollins
October 17, 2011 by Doug Olsen
Filed under Fan News
The Philadelphia Phillies‘ 2011 season is in the books, and it’s time to make some tough personnel decisions.
Some notable Phillies players potentially heading for free agency include: Raul Ibanez, Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson and Roy Oswalt.
But the biggest name is Jimmy Rollins.
The 12-year veteran has spent his entire professional career in the Phillies organization. Rollins has made it clear that he would love to remain a Phillie but will not be providing any sort of hometown discount.
With Rollins’ contract expiring, the front office needs to decide how much they are willing to commit to an aging shortstop.
If the Phillies can’t reach an agreement with Rollins he will have no trouble finding work elsewhere.
Here are the reasons why the Phillies need to take the risk and pay Rollins what he wants.