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Phils 2B Utley hopes to play opening day (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by opening day. Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said Saturday he is just weeks away from starting to swing a bat. "In two to three weeks -- that would be nice," Utley said.