Utley Signs 7-Year Deal

This is a huge deal -

Chase Utley exchanged marriage vows with his fiancée on Saturday afternoon in San Francisco.

A day later, the All-Star second baseman made a similar long-term commitment to the Phillies, agreeing to a seven-year, $85 million contract that will keep him in Philadelphia through the 2013 season. Though Utley will make less annually up front and more toward the end, this deal averages a little more than $12 million a season.

My initial reaction is simple - this is a great deal for Chase Utley, the Phillies organization, and the fans of Philadelphia. Although, for Utley's sake, I hope that he signed a prenup...you know, just in case.