CHICAGO - Chase Utley's Grapefruit League performance lacked pop. And when it comes to the Phillies and their aging hitters in the middle of the lineup, even the most subtle sign of regression can make fans break into a cold sweat.
That made the sight of an Utley drive leaving Wrigley Field in the fifth inning of the Phillies' 7-2 win over the Cubs the equivalent of a big, fat Xanax.