Chase Utley Heading To LA
- Updated: August 19, 2015
According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philedphia Phillies have agreed to a deal to send second baseman Chase Utley to LA.
while deal hasn’t been signed yet, sides have agreed on deal of utley plus 2M to LA for 2 minor leaguers.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 19, 2015
Heyman reported that the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were also interested in acquiring the 6-time All-Star.
dodgers beat rivals giants, angels for utley despite a less obvious need. kendrick is progressing, hernandez playing well.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) August 19, 2015
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported his thoughts on the trade.
Who would have imagined that the #Phillies DP combo of Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley would be together this year, only in LA with #Dodgers?
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 19, 2015
Utley and Jimmy Rollins will be reunited after the trade. The Dodgers continue to look to add depth and experience as they are poised for a deep playoff run.
Welcome to Los Angeles Chase Utley!
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