Bob Ford: Rollins gets cheers, Phillies get Mets next

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, August, 2008 | by Bob Ford Inquirer Columnist

When Jimmy Rollins came to the plate in the second inning last night, two out and runners on second and third, the crowd grumbled at him again, just as it had since the shortstop returned last week from his fabulous performance on  The Only Damn Sports Show That Would Hire John Salley Period. Rollins had done little to quiet them in the interim, batting .086 after his criticism of local fans for the sin of being fans.

Accurately, it must be said, but nevertheless. Rollins didn't seem to notice the reception one way or the other. He settled in, waited for a pitch he liked from Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley, and lined it into left-center field. Not only did the front runner score, but the other guy, too. And Jimmy Rollins got a standing ovation, which goes to prove that...