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Fla. They don't know if Chase Utley can ever return to the power-hitting .300 presence he once was or what kind of year they can expect from Ryan Howard and his healing Achilles'. They don't know what to expect from Joe Blanton, don't know if Vance...
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Fla. It was an ominous beginning to what was a concerning season for Utley, who played in only 103 games and posted the second-lowest line-drive rate in baseball. This spring, the Phillies plan to limit Utley's activity. Better to save him, manager...
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This week we meet RHP Michael Schwimer, RHP Lisalberto Bonilla, and OF Tyson Gillies. Now while today is the first official day for pitchers and catchers, there are some position players hanging around Clearwater already. According to David Hale from...
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I shot video with my iPhone of Chase Utley taking batting practice, of pitchers throwing bullpens (included in there is Cliff Lee and Kyle Kendrick) and of everyone stretching when the morning started. In the background, you'll hear Charlie talking...
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I shot video with my iPhone of Chase Utley taking batting practice, of pitchers throwing bullpens (included in there is Cliff Lee and Kyle Kendrick) and of everyone stretching when the morning started. In the background, you'll hear Charlie talking...
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The Phillies skipper is hoping for 200 total AB’s for the season. Again, it remains to be seen how much Thome can give, but if he’s in that sort of shape, it’s only a positive. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The Phillies plan on lightening...
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Fla. It was an ominous beginning to what was a concerning season for Utley, who played in only 103 games and posted the second lowest line drive rate in baseball. This spring, the Phillies plan on limiting Utley's activity. Better to save him, Charlie...
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Phillies begin spring training Sunday in Clearwater, Fla. In the final days before camp begins, we take a daily look at some of the issues the team will encounter in camp. Monday – Chase Utley Tuesday – Ryan Howard and first base Wednesday – Bullpen...
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Phils will try to improve their offensive consistency with largely the same cast of characters. They are hoping having Hunter Pence for a full season will help. They hope Placido Polanco, their best contact hitter, can come back healthy after surgery...
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Heath Bell signed for less money in Florida. The closer market vanished, and Amaro was left with the only high-ticket item. Whether the investment pays off remains to be seen, but Amaro managed to fill in the rest of the pen with some cheaper...
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Chances of Seeing Time with Phils in 2012: D. If Frandsen has a monster season in LV, he could earn a late call-up to the big club. Montanez is the answer to an interesting trivia question: Which player was drafted third overall by the Chicago Cubs in...
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At times, it seemed almost too easy for the Phillies’ pitching staff, Cliff Lee in particular. Lee hurled six shutouts on the season and posted earned run averages The Phillies also overcame injuries to many key players, including Carlos Ruiz, Ryan...
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As the chart on the right shows, Utley went from hitting groundballs about 35 percent of the time against lefties to doing so nearly half the time. Below is a heat map that shows where Utley was most/least likely to hit for power when facing a...
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Jr. upgraded the team's bench over the winter, but last year's problems came more from the starting lineup than the reserves. This season might not be as strong with slugged Ryan Howard out for an indefinite period of time, and the rest of the offense...
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Jr. upgraded the team's bench over the winter, but last year's problems came more from the starting lineup than the reserves. This season might not be as strong with slugger Ryan Howard out for an indefinite period of time, and the rest of the offence...
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Stats: Chase Utley reached first base via hit or walk 104 times last year. He wound up with 14 steals. He was stealing a base over 13% of the the time that he reached base. Despite the fact that Utley was 32 and has battled numerous injuries now, that...
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Pretty crazy. To find a recent Phillies team that excelled at getting on base, you'd have to go back to 2007, when the team was tied for first place in the NL with an OBP of .354 -- a tick better than the '93 club. That season, the Phillies had four...
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It exists for a reason. There are female fans of every stripe for every sport ever invented. We are all different. There is no one size fits all. Just because I don't like rhinestones on my hat doesn't mean I don't want my Baseball Boyfriend Chase...
About Chase Utley
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Chase Cameron Utley (pronounced /ˈʌtli/) (born December 17, 1978 in Pasadena, California) is a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Full Article
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Jim Thome (L) and second baseman Chase Utley (R) take a break during a workout at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012.
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (C) speaks with teammates Chase Utley (L) and Jim Thome (R) after arriving at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012.
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St. Louis Cardinals' second baseman Nick Punto (C) reacts to Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (R) being called out trying to steal second base during the sixth inning of Game 5 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoff game in Philadelphia October 7, 2011.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) is out at second base as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal can't make the throw to first on the ball hit by Shane Victorino during the fourth inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia...
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Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley warms up before baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman David Freese (23) during the sixth inning of Game 4 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis October 5, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides in to break up a double-play as Rafael Furcal #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals is unable to throw the ball to first on a ball hit by Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of Game Four...
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley hits an RBI triple against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of Game 4 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, October 5, 2011.
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ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Rollins #11 of the Philadelphia Phillies is greeted by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Chase Utley #26 triple in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Four of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October...
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) is tagged out at third by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese (23) as third base umpire Chris Guccione looks on during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League division series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) tries to advance to third but does not beat the tag by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese, left, during the sixth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League division series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) is forced out by St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese while trying to advance on a fielder's choice by Rafael Furcal during the sixth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League division series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, right, scores on a single by Hunter Pence as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League division series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, left, celebrates with teammate Ryan Howard (6) after scoring on a single by Hunter Pence during the first inning in Game 4 against the St. Louis Cardinals in baseball's National League division series on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, right, stands on third base alongside third base coach Juan Samuel after hitting an RBI-triple during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley (C) turns a double play as St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Rafael Furcal (L) slides into second as Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins looks on during the eight inning of Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs...
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Philadelphia Phillies' center fielder Shane Victorino (L) celebrates his team's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammates Jimmy Rollins (C) and Chase Utley in Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in St. Louis, October 4, 2011.
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Philadelphia Phillies, including Chase Utley, John Mayberry, center, and Ryan Howard, right, celebrate after their 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of baseball's National League division series, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley stretches out at the start of baseball practice Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in St. Louis. The Phillies are scheduled play Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) slides into St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop Ryan Theriot to break up a double play during the eight inning of Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 2, 2011.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, bottom, breaks up the double play and is out at second base as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ryan Theriot (3) can't make the throw to first during the eighth inning of Game 2 in baseball's National League division series Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 in Philadelphia...
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Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley (26) celebrates with teammate Jimmy Rollins as he scores a run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of Game 2 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia, October 2, 2011.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: Jimmy Rollins #11 and Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after scoring on a Ryan Howard #6 RBI single in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October...
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Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley beats the ball to the plate as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina waits to make the play on Phillies' Shane Victorino's RBI in the seventh inning of Game 1 of their MLB National League Divisional Series baseball playoffs in Philadelphia,...
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 01: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides in to home plate safe on a hit by Shane Victorino #8 during the seventh inning of Game One of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on October 1, 2011 in...
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Jim Thome (L) and second baseman Chase Utley (R) take a break during a workout at the Phillies' Major League Baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida February 20, 2012.
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