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Mattingly discusses safety issues with Utley

"We've had numerous conversations since the other night, with all the stuff off the field that has happened, and just all the stir about it and just to make sure he was physically good," said Mattingly. "Those type of things and make sure he felt comfortable as far as being safe, make sure his family felt comfortable as far as being safe, those type of issues. Those are the things that get in your mind.

"Chase has played a long time, played in big games. So I don't think the moment has got anything -- that part of it you don't worry about him being ready for that.