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Posted by Amanda Orr, Fri, February 20, 2009 10:19 PM | Comments: 10
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On Friday, Chase Utley stood in the batters box watching live pitches from Jamie Moyer. Although he did not swing, it was known he had been swinging off a tee. However, Utley broke news telling the media he took live batting practice on Thursday against the BP pitcher. Until a coach told him, even Charlie Manuel was unaware.
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Posts: 0 the lopez!
look out tiger woods
chase is teeing off
Posted: 10:47 PM on February 20, 2009
Posts: 0 asdf
sty
Posted: 04:04 AM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Fred
come on the chase !
Posted: 05:32 AM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Mazinman
If this guy makes it to the Opening day line up without any complications to his healthy then I am convinced he is not human.
Posted: 08:02 AM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Derek
Although I’m a little biased because of the world series last year and this guy being my favorite player…if he’s 100% healthy by opening day and in the line up…..this guy deserves to be #1 on the all-time Phillies because of his approach to the game and gritty toughness (he really won’t and doesn’t, but I’m just more and more amazed everyday with this guy)
Posted: 08:31 AM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Bruce
Yes Amanda, I read that about Utley in my morning’s newspaper while enjoying my cup of java (smile). I do hope that Utley is listening to his doctor and manager Manuel on how to complete his recovery. As mentioned by other posters here, Utley’s hip injury is not to be taken lightly and does require considerable amount of time (4-6 months depending on the player’s response) for complete recovery. There is no need to rush and risk further injury. As one said here, I rather see Utley go graduately and miss one month and return 100% then to start the season at 75%.
Posted: 01:38 PM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Nationals#1
it’s not the having him around at 75% that bothers me, it’s the fact that he coud be causing damage to the hip or potentially re-injure it. I mean it’s great that he’s recovering so fast but i get nervous everytime i read “utley is taking ground balls” or “utley is taking live batting practice”
Posted: 02:09 PM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
MVP 09?
Posted: 02:57 PM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Tyler
i think theres a good possibility manny if he plays like he did last yr except at 100%… which would be even better
Posted: 08:45 PM on February 21, 2009
Posts: 0 Mark
Breaking News…..Utley just took a poop…
Posted: 12:48 AM on February 22, 2009