Multiple beat sources noted that Cody Asche has been optioned to Lehigh Valley to play left field. The Phillies have to have someone to play third base. Can Franco be on his way?
Kevin Cooney and Todd Zolecki noted on twitter tonight that Cody Asche has been optioned to Lehigh Valley to play left field. A concurrent move calling up the red-hot Maikel Franco from Lehigh Valley to play third base has not been made yet, though it appears to be imminent based on the Asche move. With every week of solid production from Franco at Lehigh Valley, the drumbeat to call him up has gotten louder and steadier.