As spring training dawned on Tuesday, the worst-kept secret at Camelback Ranch was the occupant of the locker by the door of the Dodgers clubhouse.
A set of sliding shorts dangled from a hangar. A collection of well-worn gloves lined one shelf. Along another rested a set of cleats, monogrammed with the number 26. To complete the picture, a stack of boxes nearby were addressed to one man: CHASE UTLEY.
"So he got his mail forwarded here?" Roberts said. "Obviously, we're hopeful. We're excited to get him here in Glendale. Chase is great. I'll talk more about him in the coming days.