Giants GM Bobby Evans lays out the challenges facing Jimmy Rollins

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In mid-December, Jimmy Rollins signed a minor-league deal with the Giants.

On Tuesday, Giants general manager Bobby Evans explained what the former MVP shortstop can bring to the Orange and Black.

"Great veteran depth for us. His presence in the clubhouse and if he's coming off the bench, it just gives us strength," Evans told KNBR 680. "And it gives Bochy the options on days to give guys rest. And I think that's part of the formula for 2017 is find ways to balance the rest of all of our guys.

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"Even though they can grind through 12 or 13 days in a row, there's room for an off day. And if you do that, you're ultimately better in the second half and better down the stretch when you don't want to give guys days off."

Rollins appeared in just 41 games with the White Sox last year, hitting .221 with two home runs and eight RBI.

He knows he is not going to be an everyday player with the Giants. The 38-year old just wants to win.

"The challenge for Jimmy -- he hasn't necessarily had the bat recently that he's had in the past. And coming off the bench is very different than starting every day," Evans added. "And playing second or third is not something he's done.

"So there's gonna be challenges for him, but I'm excited that he wanted to come here. That says a lot about him and about the organization and about his interest in the Bay Area."
 

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