Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said the strength in Chase Utley's left knee is improving. Utley was unable to work on strengthening the knee during spring training because of pain, but he's evidently not hurting as much anymore. Amaro said he'll know more about the second baseman's progress when they see him during their upcoming West Coast road trip. He's not sure how much Utley will be limited once he returns to action, if at all. The 33-year-old remains without a timetable.