Chase Utley Photo of the Week (1-27-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is shot of Chase celebrating with his teammates in the dugout after scoring a run.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-30-20)

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This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Cliff Lee celebrating the 2009 NL East Title win.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-4-20)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase during a mound visit with Cliff Lee and Carlos Ruiz.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-2-16)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is from the 2009 World Series with Chase visiting Cliff Lee on the mound.  Chase and Lee each had an amazing World Series and were the main pieces that kept the Phils in that series against the New York Yankees.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-30-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a picture of Chase at the mound with Phils starting pitcher Cliff Lee.  Lee (who has been injured all season) has likely played his last game as a Phillie so figured I would show a pic of him with Chase.  I hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ruben Amaro Jr No Longer Phillies General Manager

Hi everybody,

Ruben Amaro Jr. was fired from his position as Phillies General Manager yesterday afternoon.  RAJ has been the Phillies GM since the start of the 2009 season as he has led the Phils to three straight NL East Titles (2009-2011) and one NL Pennant (2009).  He has also failed to make the postseason the past four seasons.  The Phils are expected to announce their new GM by the end of October.

I am glad that RAJ is finally gone as he has made some questionable decisions the last few seasons...including trading Hunter Pence to the Giants for nothing in 2012 and sending my hero Chase Utley to the Dodgers last month.  I also have to give him credit where it is due for the Four Aces (Halliday, Lee, Oswalt and Hamels) as well as getting Pence in 2011.

Pick a winner...

I wish RAJ well in his future endeavors but I think it's time to celebrate.

Party time....woohooo!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cliff Lee Returns to the DL and is Likely Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee was placed on the disabled list yesterday with a recurring injury to his left elbow (Cliff Lee Placed on the DL).  The injury happened during Thursday's (July 31st) game against the Washington Nationals.  Lee was taken out of the game in the 3rd inning after complaining of pain in his left elbow.  It is believed that Lee is more than likely done for the season.  Although no replacement for Lee has been named yet, it is believed that David Buchanan will be brought up from Triple A to once again join the starting rotation.  Get well Cliff and hopefully be ready for next season.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 109: Phillies (47-61) at Nationals (58-47)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 10
Washington Nationals:                4

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (5-4)


RBIs:

Grady Sizemore = 3 (5)
Domonic Brown = 1 (50)
Ben Revere = 1 (13)
Chase Utley = 2 (56)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (49)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (62)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (48)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (57)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (55)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (31)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (9)
Darin Ruf = 1 (3)
Domonic Brown = 1 (34)
Cody Asche = 1 (25)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 104: Diamondbacks (44-59) at Phillies (45-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:*

Arizona Diamondbacks:              10
Philadelphia Phillies:                   6

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (4-4)


RBIs:

Cody Asche = 2 (34)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (46)
Chase Utley = 1 (50)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (60)
Cliff Lee = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

Cody Asche = 1 (7)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (20)

Runs Scored:

Grady Sizemore = 1 (7)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (53)
Domonic Brown = 1 (31)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (30)
Cody Asche = 1 (24)
Cliff Lee = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 99: Giants (54-44) at Phillies (43-55)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

San Francisco Giants:                  7
Philadelphia Phillies:                    4

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (4-5)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (43)
Ryan Howard = 2 (60)

Runs Scored:

Grady Sizemore = 1 (4)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (49)
Cody Asche = 1 (23)
Cameron Rupp = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

David Buchanan to Replace Cliff Lee in Starting Rotation

Hi everybody,

Phillies minor league starting pitcher David Buchanan is being called up to the big leagues to make his first start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Buchanan is taking Cliff Lee's spot in the rotation while he is on the disabled list with a left elbow strain.  A roster move will be made before Saturday's game to make room for Buchanan since Darin Ruf was brought up on Wednesday to take Lee's place.  Buchanan is 5-1 with a 3.98 ERA in his nine starts with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cliff Lee Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) with a grade 1-2 stain of his left elbow.  It was announced earlier today that Lee has been pitching with elbow discomfort for the last three weeks.  It has not yet been announced who will take Lee's place in the starting rotation.  Lee was scheduled to start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  I wish Cliff well and hope the injury is not too serious.  The Phils need Lee on the mound.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 41: Reds (19-22) at Phillies (18-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                          3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  8

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Cliff Lee (4-4)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (18)
Wil Nieves = 1 (4)
Chase Utley = 1 (22)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (25)
Cody Asche = 3 (18)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (5)
Wil Nieves = 1 (1)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (5)
Cody Asche = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (23)
Wil Nieves = 1 (2)
Ryan Howard = 1 (21)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (15)
Cody Asche = 1 (12)
Cliff Lee = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 37: Angles (19-18) at Phillies (17-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Angels:                 4
Philadelphia Phillies:                3

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (3-4)


RBIs:

Chase Utley (20)
Ryan Howard (22)
Carlos Ruiz (9)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (17)
Chase Utley = 1 (21)
Domonic Brown = 1 (10)


Note:   Cody Asche had three fielding errors that led to all of the Angels runs

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 32: Phillies (15-16) at Blue Jays (16-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               0
Toronto Blue Jays:                 10

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (3-3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 27: Nationals (16-12) at Phillies (13-13)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                5
Philadelphia Phillies:                   3

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Mike Adams (1-1)

RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 3 (20)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (15)
Ryan Howard = 1 (14)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 24: Phillies (11-12) at Diamondbacks (8-18)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   6
Arizona Diamondbacks:               5

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Jeff Manship (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (7)


RBIs:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (15)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (7)
Cody Asche = 2 (6)
Ben Revere = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (13)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 1 (8)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (18)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 19: Phillies (8-10) at Dodgers (12-7)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      7
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    0

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Cliff Lee (3-2)


RBIs:*

Carlos Ruiz = 4 (4)
Ryan Howard = 2 (12)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (5)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (6)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (11)
Chase Utley = 1 (11)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (12)
Ryan Howard = 1 (12)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 14: Braves (9-4) at Phillies (6-7)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            1
Philadelphia Phillies:                  0

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (2-2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 9: Brewers (6-2) at Phillies (3-5)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:               6
Philadelphia Phillies:              2

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (2-1)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 2 (6)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (3)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase