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By Ken Mandel / MLB.com

Billy Wagner is expected to be off the mound for a few more days. (Rusty Kennedy/AP)

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Closer Billy Wagner's left middle finger is still sore, and it appears that he won’t begin throwing for another few days. The finger has improved since Tuesday, just not enough.

Wagner has been taking anti-inflammatory medication and had hoped to throw on Monday. The Phillies are in no need to rush anything this early in Spring Training. Wagner also has had ice, heat and acupuncture on the finger.

Wagner has inflammation in the soft tissue in the middle finger of his left hand. An MRI last week showed no ligament, tendon or joint damage. Phillies manager Larry Bowa had said the best-case scenario is that Wagner would begin to throw again Monday, but wouldn't hesitate to hold off if necessary.

At least the injury isn't interfering with Wagner's everyday life. Though he may throw left-handed, almost every other aspect of his life he does with his right hand.

"I'm getting by," he said, "but I want to throw."

On par: Following Monday’s workouts, the Phillies broke the monotony of Spring Training with a team golf outing at the Bellair Country Club. Twelve teams teed off in a four-man scramble format.

A quartet of Mike Lieberthal, Brett Myers, Dan Adams and Amaury Telemaco won last year's tournament by shooting 12 under par.

This year’s favorite is the group comprised of Mike Schmidt, by far the best golfer, Cole Hamels, Trent Pratt and two clubhouse employees -- though commissioner Bill Giles pushed for a five-stroke luxury tax -- to level the playing field.

Also watch out for Placido Polanco, described as the "most improved golfer." The second baseman, the first pick in Saturday's draft by Lieberthal, lives near a golf course in Miami and has played as much as possible.

First, third and catcher: Manager Larry Bowa plans to use Shawn Wooten at first base, third base and catcher during Grapefruit League games, as he may see time at all three during the regular season.

Wooten made 27 starts at first and 16 at third for the Angels last season, with most coming to replace the injured Troy Glaus. He also kept his catching gear handy with eight starts behind the plate.

While he may not have the best range at the positions, he handles those balls hit to him.

"He made (two) errors (last year). That means you have pretty good hands," said Bowa. "If the ball is hit to him, he'll catch it."

Signage: Chase Utley, Brett Myers and Jason Michaels agreed to split contracts Monday. Utley's deal is worth $305,000 if he stays in the Majors all season, and $110,000 if he plays in the minors. Myers earns $362,500 and $240,000. Michaels earns $335,000 and $240,000.