When he was with the Phillies, shortstop Jimmy Rollins was frequently criticized -- both by fans and by members of the media -- over a perceived lack of hustle. His work ethic and commitment to the team were challenged multiple times. He butted heads with managers Charlie Manuel and Ryne Sandberg on a handful of occasions.
Dodgers uber prospect Corey Seager has, likely unintentionally, challenged that perception of Rollins after he praised his former teammate. From CSN Chicago’s Dan Hayes:
Talked to Corey Seager and several other Dodgers about Jimmy Rollins today. Impressed might not be a strong enough word.
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) February 24, 2016
Corey Seager on Jimmy Rollins' work ethic (1/2): "It lets you know where the bar is set at for sure & you’re always going to have to strive"
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) February 24, 2016
Seager on Rollins (2/2): "to make it to that bar. He has put in his work, time. He’s done that to be able to be at level at he is still."
— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) February 24, 2016
Seager usurped Rollins’ hold on the starting shortstop job when he was called up to the majors in September.
Rollins, 37, signed a minor league contract with the White Sox on Monday which guarantees a salary of $2 million if he makes the major league roster. He’ll attempt to put last season’s woes in his rear view mirror, as he finished with a career-worst .224/.285/.358 triple-slash line along with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 563 plate appearances.
