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Upon hearing the news that third baseman Cody Asche had been optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley to work on becoming an outfielder. Many fans were confused by the move. The move cleared the way for prospect Maikel Franco to permanently claim the position later this week. The Phillies simply determined that Franco was the better third baseman.
Ruben Amaro Jr. said this morning on 94 WIP (via Corey Seidman of CSN Philly.