Dear Little Leaguers:

Listen up.

(big) Thumbs down

Jimmy Rollins, Phillies: Rollins, the reigning National League MVP, failed to run out a pop fly (eventually dropped by the shortstop) and was yanked from Thursday's game by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel.

(small) Thumbs up

Jimmy Rollins, Phillies: Rather than making excuses or fuming at Manuel, Rollins cheered on his team during the game and owned up to his mistake. "It's my fault. I can't get mad at him," Rollins said.