Writer: Matt Rappa
Cubs may be interested in Chase Utley as trade deadline fast approaches
Published31 Jul 2015
Long-time second baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization, Chase Utley, could be on the move according to 'light buzz' heard from Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com
Phillies have traded one club icon in Hamels. Will Chase Utley be dealt? I am hearing some light buzz of the Cubs having interest.
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) July 31, 2015
There is truth to this tweet. https://t.co/WA9O4GLKQK
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) July 31, 2015
Nearly 30 minutes after his original report, Salisbury added:
Utley is on the field for BP and the deadline has passed. But definitely heard some credible Cubs buzz. Something to watch…
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) July 31, 2015
Todd Zolecki, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com, soon advised to keep an eye on Utley possibly being dealt next month on the waiver wire:
Keep an eye on Chase Utley next month. He is a waiver trade candidate. Heard of no interest on Howard before the deadline, but Utley yes.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) July 31, 2015
Stay tuned.
