PHILLIES NEWS

The Phils re-upped all-star 2nd baseman Chase Utley today to a 7 year $85 million deal which will keep him in Philadelphia through 2013. Given the fact that Utley hit .309 last season with 32 homers and 40 doubles, 102 RBIs, and 131 runs scored this should come as no surprise. Also now that Utley has been secured only pitchers Brett Myers and Geoff Geary remain in danger of arbitration.