Seth Vigdor
Former Philadelphia Phillie and Los Angeles Dodger, Jimmy Rollins, was signed on Monday by the Chicago White Sox to a minor-league deal that will pay him $2 million if he makes the big club. Last year, he played 144 games with the Dodgers hitting .224 with 24 doubles, 13 home runs, 41 RBIs and a .643 OPS.
He was a three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove shortstop for Philadelphia and he played a huge role helping the Phillies win the World Series in 2008.
White Sox manager Robin Ventura had the following to say of Rollins, courtesy of ESPN: “I think that’s why we are in here for spring training. We’ll see how he’s feeling when he goes out there. We are willing to give him that opportunity to find out.”
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Rollins turned down multiple offers to join other teams as a well-paid utility man because he wants the chance to win the starting job in Chicago. Chicago is trying to replace Alexei Ramirez, who signed with the San Diego Padres.