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Chase Utley's style of play may have contributed to his injury problems.
Forbes magazine says that the Philadelphia Phillies are $723 million, an increase of $114 million over last year, and are now the fifth most valuable franchise in all of baseball. As impressive as that seems, it may be just the beginning.
Ryan Howard is working out without a boot on his left foot. The 2006 NL MVP fielded grounders while sitting on a stool Thursday and wasn't wearing the protective boot on the field for the first time since a setback three weeks ago.
The most well known knees in Philadelphia currently belong to second baseman Chase Utley. The most famous knees of all time in Philadelphia, probably belonged to the greatest third baseman of all time, Mike Schmidt.
When Peyton Manning decided to play quarterback for the Broncos, and Chase Utley decided to see a specialist, it changed the odds for their respective teams to win it all. While the "Manning Effect" was drastic, the "Utley Effect" wasn't nearly as great.
Before we predict the demise of the Phillies, let's remember that Chase Utley missed nearly two months of the 2011 season and they still won 102 games.
Chase Utley has hit a "plateau" in rehab, will see a specialist.
The Phillies cut five players from major league camp today.
Ryan Howard is back with the Phillies after being diagnosed with an infection two weeks ago.
Chase Utley is still not taking ground balls or running, and the Phillies could be preparing a prospect to play second base.
Brad Lidge called the 2012 Nationals the most talented team he's ever been on.
