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Utley's HR power speaks loudly for him

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Monday, November 2, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has numerous positive attributes, but a flair for media relations isn't among them. Ask Utley to expound upon his personal achievements, and he'll offer up platitudes wrapped in a monotone inside a blank expression. Reporters often feel obligated to wait out Utley for a comment after big games. But the guy is better than an athlete's foot epidemic at emptying a locker room. Insight-starved media members shouldn't feel slighted. ...

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