Listen to Charlie

After a quickie meeting with Jimmy Rollins, here is what Charlie Manuel said about Rollins: "Jimmy can get in the count 2-1, 3-1 quite a bit. Then he'll chase a ball up out of the strike zone and hit a fly ball to center field. I talked to him about that - being a little more selective and getting a better ball to hit. Learn and practice that way."

Can you imagine if Jimmy actually followed Charlie's advice? Rollins is the face of the Phillies, played an enormous part in bring the city a championship, and is the best defensive shortstop in Phillies history.

But the guy drives me nuts at the plate.

Rollins still has a nice compact swing and enough speed to be an impact hitter if that's what he chooses. If he ever decided to get over his Napoleon complex and become a professional hitter, he could have a monster season.

But don't hold your breath....