The Giants have released veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link). The decision was reached after the organization consulted with the veteran, who had already been told he would not make the Opening Day roster.
It’s not clear what’ll be next for the 38-year-old, who struggled at the plate during camp. He will “take a little time” to weigh whether to continue playing, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link).
Rollins, a 17-year MLB veteran, had already posted two straight seasons with middling offensive production, and wasn’t able to find a home last year after being released in mid-season by the White Sox. That said, perhaps another organization will end up with a need at an opportune moment. Rollins would surely represent a respect veteran addition to any roster, having compiled over 10,000 career plate appearances and 49 fWAR/46 rWAR since he first cracked the bigs way back in 2000.
Gotta know when to fold ’em, Jimmy.
Yankees?
we don’t need him but I’d like that
People please stop posting about the Yanks picking up hasbins after other teams release them. It’s Jimmy’s time to go on TV.
Us Giants fans are still being thrown in the dark regarding Hwang, their Korean Spring invite. Did he make the team? Is he going to the minors. I worry because he has an opt out coming up and he was great.
Terrible decision. Just terrible.
you must be related to him
Didn’t know he was still in the league? Maybe he should coach?
At this point, he’s not. Didn’t you read the article or even the headline?
He should just hang up his spikes now instead of embarrassing himself by trying to latch onto a team any way he can.
You should stop posting before you keep embarrassing yourself with STUPID posts like your last
Some teams could use a veteran. It’s not to much different than Carlos Beltran joining the Astros. Beltran is a better slugger but he’s a leader
It is completely different. Beltran can still hit.
Sucks to suck, Jimmy.
Yeah go ask David Wright.
Uh, he’s 38.
Last time I checked Jimmy has a ring. Which is more than I can say for members of the 2006 and 2015 Mets.
Big Rollins fan, heck of a ball player. If this is the last act for Jimmy, it’s a job well done.
Is he really any worse than Aaron Hill?
Back to the Phillies. Just because.
Rollins has a coaching career ahead of him, when and if he wants it. I can see him coaching infield or first base, and maybe managing some day, though that would probably cost him a bunch of years rattling around in the minors.
Us Giants fans aren’t waiting to hear what is happening with Hwang. They have said for quite awhile that he is going down to triple a for some seasoning.
They should of kept him as a starter all season. He could be there other franchise player
He’s 38 and hasn’t been good in over 5 years. Let go Jimmy, let go!
Have you been looking at “Hacked” scouting reports, or something???