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Very nice standing O for Jimmy Rollins in Philly (video)*

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Dodgers shortstop Jimmy Rollins played in Philadelphia for 15 seasons and more than 2,000 games. He won the Most Valuable Player award while there. He returned tonight for the first time in another uniform. He led off the game for the Dodgers and, as he approached home plate, the fans showered him with love.

Best moment besides Rollins taking it all in: Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard clapping in his mitt and the dugout joining in.

Update: Well, MLB blocked the good video on YouTube.You can watch it on this story page. Here's also a video from the upper deck in the stadium just for the flavor.


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