The Geography of Loyalty: Chase Utley's Decision and What It Means for Baseball Chase Utley, a legendary second baseman, recently revealed why he chose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant over returning to his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies.
At first glance, it seems like a simple matter of convenience, but scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a more nuanced tale of loyalty, family, and the realities of professional baseball.
Utley's decision was influenced by geography, which may seem counterintuitive given his 13 year tenure with the Phillies and four years with the Dodgers.