BY SCOTT LAUBERCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Chase Utley fielded grounders -- hard grounders hit by infield coach Sam Perlozzo -- during today's workout. Then, he went to the indoor batting cage and took swings off a tee.
Pedro Feliz did none of those things.
Charlie Manuel admitted that Utley is closer to being ready to play than Feliz. That's surprising, especially since the Phillies initially projected that Utley's total recovery time from Nov. 24 hip surgery would be 4 to 6 months, while Feliz's recovery time from Nov. 20 back surgery would be 8 to 12 weeks.
"I would say Feliz right now might be on a longer leash than Ut, but at the same time, I feel like he's not going to miss a whole lot of time," Manuel said. "Utley is doing more right now. I think he is [closer to returning] because of what he's been doing. Feliz has been working out this winter, but Utley is fielding ground balls. Feliz is not allowed to do that yet. Utley is just doing more. His workouts are more strenuous."
More in a bit.
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