In a move that’s simultaneously surprising and overdue, the Phillies optioned Cody Asche to Lehigh Valley after last night’s game where, according to the Phillies twitter account, “he will transition to left field.” In April, Asche won the starting third base job out of spring training for the second straight year, but despite being given every opportunity to prove himself at the position, he never demonstrated defensive abilities meriting an everyday role. Due to his defensive deficiencies and the looming presence of Maikel Franco in the upper minors, getting Asche playing time in the outfield has seemed inevitable for over a year now.
And So It Begins: Asche To AAA, Franco On The Horizon
