BREAKING: Phillies Re-Sign Jimmy Rollins
According to a report by ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, confirmed by Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki, the Phillies have re-signed Jimmy Rollins. It is a three-year deal with a vesting option for a fourth year.
CSN's Jim Salisbury reports the deal is worth $33 million over the first three years. Other reports say the fourth year would be for $11 million.
It's pretty clear that the Phillies had the leverage in negotiations– Rollins originally wanted five years, no less. With other potential suitors falling off the table, the deal – at least in terms of years – worked in the Phillies’ favor, though you do have to wonder if years three (and four?) will be productive ones.
I see you all know by now. Gotta deal with me for 3 (4) more years!
— Jimmy Rollins (@JimmyRollins11) December 17, 2011
The folks from La Salle's Sports Talk Philadelphia spoke to Crasnick just moments before he broke the news. You can listen to that interview after the jump.