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          New York Mets

          Source: Mets investigated Rollins as option

          Nov 11, 2014
          • Adam RubinESPN Staff Writer
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          Jimmy Rollins

          Jimmy Rollins

          #11 SS
          Philadelphia Phillies

          2014 STATS

          • GM138

          • HR17

          • RBI55

          • R78

          • OBP.323

          • AVG.243

          PHOENIX -- Now this would have made an interesting pairing: The Mets, in need of a shortstop, spoke with the Philadelphia Phillies about acquiring Jimmy Rollins in a trade, sources told ESPNNewYork.com. The pursuit since has been dismissed because Rollins does not want to leave Philadelphia, a source added.

          Rollins, as a longtime Phillie, has full no-trade protection. He will earn $11 million next season, then is eligible for free agency.

          Rollins, of course, authored the infamous "Team to Beat" line in 2007, when the Phillies overcame a seven-game deficit with 17 games to play to catch the Mets.