From the day you Slammed your way onto the scene,

Photo Credit: BJ Wilson

Not many knew what you were going to be.

Before too long, you became the leader of this team,

And World Series Champions Philly did see.

We all knew of your bat from the start,

And then we saw you work with your glove.

Be still my beating heart,

I, like most of Philly, fell in love.

Enjoy your birthday today Chase,

for before too long it will be a new season.

With hopefully healthy knees covering second base,

and Philly cheering for a reason.

To you Chase Utley, Happy Birthday.

For “You are the man” Just like HK use to say.

Tweeted out by the Phillies @Phillies.