Dernell Stenson Award winner Jason Donald may not be blocked from starting, as the Phillies infielders keep going under the knife. This time, Pedro Feliz undergoes back surgery:

Feliz' procedure, a lumbar discectomy that will correct the intermittent symptoms that placed him on the disabled list for 26 days in July and August, requires an 8-to-12-week rehabilitation period, meaning he likely will be at full strength either at the start of spring training or soon thereafter.

The Phillies had Donald practicing at both Utley's and Feliz's positions:

Donald, meanwhile, has quickly become one of the Phillies' top prospects. He hit two home runs in a spring-training game against the Blue Jays, then hit .307 with 14 home runs and 54 RBI at Double A Reading. He also finished fourth in the recently completed Arizona Fall League with a .407 batting average.

During the AFL season, Donald played both second base and third base in addition to his natural position at shortstop.

I could see Donald moving into Feliz's position if he can post high OBAs as he did in the minors.