Jimmy Rollins was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996, has played his entire career with the team and has won a league MVP award and a World Series title.

But there is strong sentiment within the organization that the Phillies would be better off trading him and establishing a new tone with a new shortstop, according to sources.

There is one major hurdle -- perhaps insurmountable -- to any potential deal, of course. Rollins has the right to veto any trade proposals, and he intends to stay. Rollins told CSN Philly on Sunday that he won't waive his no-trade rights anytime soon, indicating that he'd like to break Mike Schmidt's franchise record for hits. Rollins has 2,175 hits, 60 shy of Schmidt. Schmidt would still hold the Phillies white player hit record regardless of Rollins ego.

Rollins was benched on three successive days last week by Ryne Sandberg, who is entering his first full season as the Phillies' manager. The two talked and Sandberg downplayed the notion of a rift
- watsonnostaw

just bench the bumhole until he accepts a trade. either way he'd be getting paid to do things his employer doesn't want. sitting on the bench or doing his own thing in the field and poisoning the locker room.

philadelphians don't want jimmy to break schmidt's record for anything. he doesn't deserve it and nobody here has really liked him in 3 or 4 years.

just bench the bumhole until he accepts a trade. either way he'd be getting paid to do things his employer doesn't want. sitting on the bench or doing his own thing in the field and poisoning the locker room.

philadelphians don't want jimmy to break schmidt's record for anything. he doesn't deserve it and nobody here has really liked him in 3 or 4 years.
- kicksave856

allen iverson 2.0

allen iverson 2.0
- watsonnostaw

i never wanted allen gone.

i want jimmy gone. he doesn't play the game the white way.

what's he need 60? i want him to get 59 hits this season and get traded to the houston (frank)ing astros (i know, i know - the flyers , er um, phillies, gave him a NTC)

Rollins, who has a full no-trade clause, was relaxed when discussing the matter and didn’t seem irritated for one simple reason.

“Because they can’t trade me,” he said. “It doesn’t matter. I don’t care which way it has tried to be twisted or said, if it is exactly how it was said or if it was said, I can’t be traded.”

Amaro showed much greater anger when addressing the issues.

“It’s absolutely silly, It’s absolute silliness. Jimmy Rollins is our shortstop,” Amaro said. “One of the ways we’re going to be able to win is with Jimmy being Jimmy. In fact, those are the kinds of articles that get thrown out there, not only are they a distraction, they’re dangerous and they’re untrue.”

Rollins, who has a full no-trade clause, was relaxed when discussing the matter and didn’t seem irritated for one simple reason.

“Because they can’t trade me,” he said. “It doesn’t matter. I don’t care which way it has tried to be twisted or said, if it is exactly how it was said or if it was said, I can’t be traded.”

Amaro showed much greater anger when addressing the issues.

“It’s absolutely silly, It’s absolute silliness. Jimmy Rollins is our shortstop,” Amaro said. “One of the ways we’re going to be able to win is with Jimmy being Jimmy. In fact, those are the kinds of articles that get thrown out there, not only are they a distraction, they’re dangerous and they’re untrue.”
- watsonnostaw

i would use the n-word to jimmy's face.

i hope so bad they just bench him and don't even talk to him. i mean don't tell him why, don't say "how are you" when he gets to the park (late), don't say hi when you pass him in the hallway. just let him sit and rot.

once ruiz is crippled with an injury this guy will lead the phillies to a world series appearance (and loss) in 2014

Those dogs are illiegal in my province. You can punch someone in the face playing our sport, but dont you dare own a specific breed of dog

Those dogs are illiegal in my province. You can punch someone in the face playing our sport, but dont you dare own a specific breed of dog
- the_cause2000

she's a beautiful dog though.

she's a beautiful dog though.
- kicksave856

love a good tight ass on a hound

love a good tight ass on a hound
- watsonnostaw

oh my

oh my
- kicksave856

the long tail is key here, hate it when its cropped

the long tail is key here, hate it when its cropped
- watsonnostaw

my dog has a cropped tail

my dog has a cropped tail
- the_cause2000

your dog is safe

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J.A. Happ, who gave up 12 hits in three-plus innings on Tuesday, will start the season on the disabled list.

Phillies release Abreu


Outfielder Bobby Abreu's comeback attempt with the Philadelphia Phillies ended Thursday.

J.A. Happ, who gave up 12 hits in three-plus innings on Tuesday, will start the season on the disabled list.
- watsonnostaw

he needs to get brained by a line drive again

it's like the Opposite of Rookie of the Year movie

Two-time American League MVP Miguel Cabrera has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a new 10-year contract that will pay him just under $300 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

The new contract, which covers the two years remaining on Cabrera's current deal and eight additional years, is expected to become official later this week, the source said.

Two-time American League MVP Miguel Cabrera has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a new 10-year contract that will pay him just under $300 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

The new contract, which covers the two years remaining on Cabrera's current deal and eight additional years, is expected to become official later this week, the source said.
- watsonnostaw

RUBEN

Ruiz is the new closer

Mike Trout will be a Philadelphia Phillie within 8 years

Mike Trout will be a Philadelphia Phillie within 8 years
- watsonnostaw

- Crimsoninja

I can not believe Raúl Ibañez is in MLB.....