Did Rollins break an ankle?

April 23, 2008 · Paul Raymond · Jump to comments

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I came across an interesting blog post today on “Off The Record” (OTR) with Micah Warren, a sports editor from Blast Magazine. In the article he says that Jimmy Rollins actually has a broken ankle which is the reason he was put on the 15-day disabled list. I’m not sure how valid this is but let look at things. First the injury, then the source.

If this is true, this could make a lot of sense. Reports out of Philly said that Rollins only felt 75% after working out Saturday. After 10 days without playing (save three pinch-hit appearances), your ankle should be a lot better then 75%. Unless something is worse then is being letting on. Could that be a break? It’s very possible. Could it just be a high-ankle sprain? Yea, we do know that with NFL players that injury lingers for a few weeks, a lot longer then your typical ankle sprain. Then again, this is the first time Rollins has truly been hurt at the major league level, maybe he’s just a slow healer? If the rumor turns out fact, he could be out a lot longer then 15 days. A break in his ankle would cost him more then likely 4 to 6 weeks.

This morning I saw the post on Rotoworld.com linking to OTR, and spent the entire day debating whether or not to mention this rumor. I was hoping a major news source would pick it up, or the Phillies would have made an announcement but that has not happened. Now the source, Micah Warren is an editor for Blast Magazine, and also writes for Gary Cobbs, gcobb.com. While also doing past radio spots for Cobbs. This you think would add to the credibility of Waren, BUT. There’s always a but isn’t there? Cobb seriously dropped the ball on the Roy Williams and the Philadelphia Eagles story earlier this week, by misinterpreting Mike Quick and blowing his thoughts way out of proportion.

The other reason why I’m somewhat skeptical is Micah’s source. Thats all he said it was a source. Not a team source, media source, just a source. That could of been someone at WIP or Comcast Sports Net just saying hmmm I think Rollins may have something more wrong with his ankle.

Don’t get me wrong I’m not bashing you Micah, shit you might be on to the BREAKING NEWS OF THE WEEK! Just showing both sides so people know this might not actually be the case. If it’s true, great job. But people this rumors is what is , and till something is officially announced I wouldn’t panic.

Here is the link to Off the Record, decide for yourself.

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