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Found December 17, 2011 on Fox Sports:
PLAYERS: Jimmy Rollins
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has agreed with the Phillies on a three-year, $33 million contract, a source said Saturday. The deal has a vesting option for fourth season. Rollins, who turned 33 last month, was a free agent after completing his 11th full season in the majors. He broke in with the Phillies in 2000. In 2011, Rollins hit .268 with 16 homers and 83 RBI in 142 games. He also stole 30 bases. Rollins is a three-time National League All-Star and was the league's MVP in 2007. He has been limited by leg injuries in three of the last four years, and played in a career-low 88 games in 2010. He remains a highly degarded defensive player and has won three Gold Gloves.
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