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Pedro's Gem Ruined by Utley's Bad Aim

Oct 16, 2009 – 10:07 PM
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Jay Mariotti

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Chase Utley throws over a sliding Ronnie BelliardLOS ANGELES -- It happens suddenly and inexplicably, virus-like, an out-of-body experience that can turn the best ballplayers into hopeless head cases. Worse, the condition might linger for weeks or months, even years. For sure, it comes with the worst possible timing for Chase Utley, heretofore known as baseball's most productive second baseman, a man whose only previous gaffe in his professional life came at the World Series celebration last fall in Philadelphia.

"World champions! World [bleeping] champions!" he shouted to the fans, apparently unaware that the ceremony was being telecast without a tape delay.

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