March 19th, 2012 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Already having doubts about Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, the Phillies are now worried about third baseman Placido Polanco, who is day to day because of a sprained left ring finger.
The All-Star injured his hand diving back into first base on a pickoff play in the first inning of Philadelphia’s win over Toronto on Saturday. X-rays were negative and he’s expected to miss a few games. Ty Wigginton was in the starting lineup at third base against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
The Phillies are missing three-fourths of their infield. Howard’s return in uncertain after having surgery on his Achilles. Utley has a chronic knee condition but hopes to play in a game soon.
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