GLENDALE, Ariz. — Former National League MVP Jimmy Rollins agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
A three-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove shortstop, Rollins helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series in 2008 and the NL pennant the following year. The 37-year-old switch-hitter spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .224 with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. He was fifth among NL shortstops with a .983 fielding percentage.
The 37-year-old Rollins figures to get a chance to win the starting job vacated by Alexei Ramirez, who signed with the San Diego Padres over the offseason. Tyler Saladino played just 11 games at shortstop as a rookie last season.
Rollins was voted MVP in 2007, when he hit .296 with 30 homers and 94 RBIs.
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