The trade is official – long-time Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rollins’ long-time double play partner in Philadelphia, Chase Utley, posted a farewell message to his former teammate.
Chase on @JimmyRollins11: pic.twitter.com/5pxUovXx9I
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 19, 2014
In case you can’t read the statement through that color scheme…
Chase Utley’s statement on Jimmy Rollins. #Dodgers #Phillies pic.twitter.com/zZ4LlrcjoB
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) December 19, 2014
It really is the end of an era in Philadelphia.