Sielski: Rollins’ Slight Tarnishes Image

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, April 04, 2008 03:56 PM

Mike Sielski of the Bucks County Courier Times wrote an interesting column about Jimmy Rollins’ actions after Thursday’s win over Washington. According to Sielski, the NL MVP shunned the media after recording a post-game on-field interview.

Sielski cites Rollins’ vocal leader responsibilities as the reason he thinks the shortstop made the wrong move. He writes:

“There are consequences and expectations that accompany being vocal, being brash, and Rollins fulfilled only one Thursday. He made the key play in a vital win, a brilliant bit of hustle and headiness that saved the Phillies from an embarrassing three-game sweep at the hands of a team that’s not supposed to beat them. ‘That shows why he’s our team leader.’ Victorino said.

Good, because the aftermath didn’t.”

It’s probably too early to admonish Rollins for this kind of move; I mean, the team is only 1-2. Maybe if they’re 4-11 again I can see this being a problem — a man has to own up and act as leader in sunshine and rain. But to call Jimmy out like this at this point? Set down the controversy controller, Mike.

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8 Responses to “Sielski: Rollins’ Slight Tarnishes Image”

  1. chris m Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    to mike:
    hers my number.954-261-8229. call me and well figure sh*t out. you trying to divide this clubhouse or what you as**ole. well see how tough you are

  2. Rosco Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Titilating Mr. Sielski, but were are only 3 games into the season.

    Obviously you want Jimmy Rollins to be the team mouthpiece, but right now I don’t think the team has much to say. one great inning doesn’t make up for 26 some what lousy ones. Let Jimmy speak with his glove and his bat for now.

    Who is with me thinking Adam Eaton is gonna throw a no hitter? hands?

  3. Lewisauce Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I know what Mike’s on about. I spent a decade as a journalist. Not in sports, but I know what it’s like when you have your story planned and pegged — or worse, when your editor has your story planned and pegged — and then the key source says: “Sorry, I ain’t talkin’ to you today.”

    But, that said, good journalists go to Sources B, C and D when Source A doesn’t pan out. It’s not like he couldn’t have written a story about Jimmy’s key play by quoting the other 24 guys in the clubhouse whose butts were saved by Jimmy’s base running. Or he could have interviewed the manager. The first- and third-base coaches. The guy who drew the walk.

    Good journalists don’t throw tantrums in print. If it really bugs him, he can say: “Rollins refused to be interviewed.” But calling the reigning MVP’s role on the team into question because he declined (once; Rollins in general has a track record of being open to the media) to talk a reporter? That’s just amateurish and small.

  4. Lewisauce Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    Rosco: The chances of me scoring with Shakira are higher than Eaton tossing a no-no.

  5. Gavin Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    I hope its “Free Health Insurance Night” at The Great American Ballpark. Obama can throw out the first pitch. The only one that wont leave the yard.

  6. benjamin franklin Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    Sielski is the descent of a friend of mine who worked for the Philly Gazzette

  7. benjamin franklin Says:
    April 5th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Fortunately for Rollins no one will every read the article because Sielski is a low end sprots-journalist option, qiute like Kyle Kendrick is a low end major league pitcher.

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