Rollins clarifies comments about fans
Published 8/15/2008 by Ken Mandel at Major League Baseball News
After calling Phillies fans "front-runners" on Wednesday's "Best Damn Sports Show Period," Rollins called into the show on Thursday to clarify his thoughts. He issued no retraction or apology, and elaborated his take regarding his feelings about the tough love sometimes given by the home fans.
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