Phillies sign Chase Utley to long term $$ contract

[riverside sluggers]

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070121&content_id=1783475&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi

 

Not sure if anyone has heard about this, the Phillies have extended Chase Utley's contract to 7 years/$85 million

[jacksonianmarch]

saw that. WOW is all I can say.

[kreinbihl34]

Wow? Why? I think it's a great extension.

[ANiMAL]

thats actually not bad - shows commitment

[Cocos Disciples]

Thats a great signing considering he's the best 2B in baseball, and in this market. Thats like 12.15 per year.

 

I think the Phillies are gonna be a pretty good team, this year and in the future. They have tons of young stars-Howard, Utley, Rollins, Hamels, Myers. The NL East is gonna be a tight 4 team race in the future.

 

EDIT: PECOTA says he is worth $95 mil over the next 5 years.

[TheKilo]

Yeah, bad contract for a guy who's put up a .900 OPS the last two seasons as a 2B.

[Ray10]

Big contract but he deserves it the guy is one of the better second basemen in the league today. I'd take him on my team neday.

[BSN07]

Everyone thought the Burrell contract was a great one too LOL. No but hes a solid player, blue collar guy, fits good with Philly, good for him.

[TheKilo]

Everyone thought the Burrell contract was a great one too LOL. No but hes a solid player' date=' blue collar guy, fits good with Philly, good for him.[/quote']

 

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I was being sarcastic. I think this is an excellent deal.