Manager Ryne Sandberg wants Asche spending 95 percent of his time getting ready to play third base this spring, the Phillies' official site reports.
Manager Ryne Sandberg wants Asche spending 95 percent of his time getting ready to play third base this spring, the Phillies' official site reports.
Analysis:
Asche has been getting some work in left field this offseason to increase his versatility, but the Phillies want him to be their Opening Day third baseman. The ability to play left field could come in handy for Asche when prospect Maikel Franco is ready for a look at third later this season.
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