Cesar Hernandez gets a chance to prove himself

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) and left fielder Ben Revere (2) celebrate after scoring against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of an inter-league baseball game at Yankee Stadium. (Adam Hunger/USA Today)NEW YORK - Much of this Phillies season is about discerning which young players could factor into the team's future. Maikel Franco has given fans hope for brighter days, but the season's final 88 games will be important for several others on the roster.

Cesar Hernandez is one of those players, and now in the wake of Chase Utley's ankle injury the 25-year-old Venezuelan is getting a chance to showcase himself on a regular basis.

"It's a big opportunity for…