Jimmy Rollins keeps Phillies loose, predicts they'll beat Yankees in five

Jimmy Rollins keeps Phillies loose, predicts they'll beat Yankees in five

Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerJimmy Rollins responds to questions from the media during workout day at Yankee Stadium Tuesday.NEW YORK - Fans preparing to shower Jimmy Rollins with boos for his prediction that his Phillies would win the World Series should remember: He did pick his team in five games.

Hey, he could have predicted a sweep.

"I think it will be very tough to take four straight," Rollins said, when asked why he had stopped short of the whole enchilada. "You figure one game, they'll find a way to win."

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