Jimmy Rollins(notes) appeared during the "10@10" segment on The Jay Leno Show on Monday night and he didn't beat around the bush when asked for his World Series prediction.

"Of course we're gonna win. If we're nice, we'll let it go six, but I'm thinking five, close it out at home."

Considering he didn't have to issue a victory length, that's a pretty bold statement from the Phillies shortstop. Gotta love the confidence he shows as a defending champ.

I haven't seen anything made about the prediction in the New York media, though I assume that's only because no one watches Leno on first run. Give it a day and I'm sure this will become one of the storylines leading into Wednesday's Game 1.    

A big BLS head nod to The 700 Level for the redirect.

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