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Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Benched for Not Hustling

Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Benched for Not Hustling

Hyped by on August 30, 2012 Website: www.rantsports.com

It’s happened three times now, and it will likely happen again.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was benched by manager Charlie Manuel for failing to run out an infield popup, which was dropped by the New York Mets pitcher Jonathan Niese. Had Rollins been hustling, he likely would have cruised into second, especially with no one covering the base. Instead, he made it to first base right when the ball landed, but couldn’t take the extra base.

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