Starkville | Jimmy Rollins Knows When It’s Time to Retire

It’s Doug’s birthday, and who better to help him celebrate than his former Phillies teammate and mentee, Jimmy Rollins? This week, Doug and DVR, filling in for Jayson, sit down with Jimmy to talk about the shock of being drafted by Philadelphia, how Doug helped him get acclimated to the big leagues, what it was like playing alongside Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels, and the moment he finally knew it was time to retire.Plus, with the playoff chase heating up, Doug and DVR each pick a team they believe in. And, of course, it wouldn’t be the show without Strange But True—a particularly rough week for Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller.Rundown:0:49 Happy Birthday, Doug!7:14 Teams We Believe In16:22 Jimmy Rollins Stops By16:56 Getting Drafted by the Phillies24:58 J-Roll’s Mentors35:54 The End in Philadelphia40:37 How the Game Has Changed48:38 Art of Stealing Bases50:37 Lightning Round1:01:43 The 6-1-1 Podcast1:05:22 Strange But True1:12:46 Trivia TimeFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleGuest Host: Derek VanRiperWith: Jimmy RollinsProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.