Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. confirmed Thursday what has long been suspected: Chase Utley is "very likely" to start the season on the disabled list. Asked before the Phillies' game Thursday with Minnesota whether he expected his second baseman to begin the season on the disabled list, Amaro replied: "I would think so. He hasn't seen the field yet, and we're a week away [from Opening Day.]" Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2011/news/story?id=6254146
