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Manager Pete Mackanin said Herrera could be shifted to left field this season, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Herrera could be shifted to left field this season, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Analysis:

The Phillies have indicated they will give Peter Bourjos, who is considered an elite defender in center, a chance to start this season. Herrera learned center field on the job as a Rule 5 pick last season. He should be capable of making the move to left relatively seamlessly. The Phillies will find a place for his bat in the lineup after he hit .297/.344/.418 with eight home runs and 16 stolen bases in 495 at-bats last year.

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