‘Good chance’ Altherr eventually moves to CF

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LOS ANGELES — It is too early to say what the Phillies’ outfield will look like next season, but it is not a stretch to think Aaron Altherr could be in center field.

Of course, first things first.

“Altherr still has to prove himself offensively,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said before Tuesday night’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. “I like what I see and I think he’s going to. But he’s a darn good center fielder. He plays anywhere well. He glides to the ball. It’s fun watching him play. A good chance he’ll be the center fielder and we’ll move Odubel [Herrera]. But we’re not doing anything right now.”

Herrera has been the team’s everyday center fielder since last …

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