Only Jimmy Rollins could find himself all over the internet the morning after losing the World Series to the Yankees without blowing the game the night before.  Jimmy obviously made a big old prediction to start the series because... that's what he does.  The Phillies didn't make good on that prediction, but that's not why he's dominating the blogosphere.  No, this is:

"They were the better team this series," Rollins said Wednesday night. "Do I think we're the better team? I really do. They just executed. I think we weren't playing bad, but they were playing that much better. ... They got the hits, we didn't. It's that simple."

Naturally, there's a pretty uniform response to him thoughts: just Jimmy being Jimmy, what an idiot. Step back a little here and take a breath.  What was Jimmy supposed to say?  Yes, he could've said the "ah shucks, they're better than us, get 'em next year" line that every guy gives, but that wouldn't be who Jimmy is.  What made him a great player and an MVP is his supreme confidence, if not cockiness.  That's the same reason that Rollins constantly says big bold things in the media, but it's what motivates him.  He loves to talk big and go out there and back it up.  Granted, he was poor on the field this year, but no one can take away the fact that the guy is a gamer and plays hard and fast for a terrific ballclub.

So who cares if Jimmy Rollins thinks the Phillies are better than the Yankees?  Should we put the parade on hold until he apologizes or sees the light?  Jimmy is going to be brash and bold as long as he's still lacing up the cleats.  The lesson if you don't like it is ignore it.  I personally like it.  Rollins is part of what makes the Phillies the team they are and gives them the identity we all love.  So Jimmy whatever you've got to say, I'm listening, even if it's a little foolish.

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