Sad to see him go - Jimmy Rollins traded to Dodgers
 

As a lifelong Phillies fan, it's tough for me to say good-bye to Rollins. Jimmy has been a part of the organization since they drafted him in 1996, and I was hoping against hope that he would play out his entire career with the club.

Alas, it wasn't meant to be. The Phillies are in shambles, their farm teams are barren, and there really wasn't much choice but to trade the aging core of their championship team away in exchange for prospects.

Farewell, Jimmy. Thanks for the memories, the Gold Gloves, the All-Star seasons, the 2007 N.L. MVP, five N.L. East Division Crowns, two N.L. Pennants, and (of course) the 2008 World Series title.

You'll be missed. Good luck in LA.

Best regards,

Eric

I'm also a life long Phillies fan,and was always a fan of Jimmy.Living in Berks County Pa I was lucky to get to see him play at AA Reading.I have a feeling Hamels is next.

I'm a big Phillies fan and I know we have to rebuild..but do we have to rebuild the same time the 76ers are rebuilding?? C'mon, what am I supposed to watch after football season?! J-Roll was a very good player for a long and i'm going to miss him.

J-Roll
 

I am happy for Jimmie.
Sad for myself, since this is the inevitable end of the era.
It's been good to be a Phillies fan recently. We've seen the highs and lows and some all-time great Phillies.

We will be back, and look back at this core with fondness.
I've loved it, hated it and been drained with emotion following every game.
It is , after all , the greatest game.

I started rooting for my beloved Phillies in 1972. I'm not changing now, even though they may not see the top of the standings for awhile :rolleyes:

Go win another title Jimmie!