When people saw Chase Utley was out of the lineup, and then found out it was because he had been struck in the right ankle - the same he injured in May - panic swept from deep in the heart of Texas all the way to Philadelphia.

I honestly wasn't too worried. The foot was not broken. And, for what Utley does best - hit - a bruise on his foot is far less serious than, say, an injured wrist.

Following Saturday night's game, I saw Utley walk out of the trainers room. No crutches, no limp.

I just arrived at Minute Maid Park this morning, just in time to see Utley walk out of the dugout, begin a brisk walk into left field, and then break out into some jogging exercises.

Is he in the lineup? I'm still waiting to find that out.

But the more important news is he is running, with training staff watching.

If this was anything serious or anything to be concerned about, he would not be running in the outfield right now.