Daily News | Newly acquired outfielder Cristian Pache reports to the Phillies
After just one season in the A’s organization, the 24-year-old center fielder was told he wouldn’t make the 26-man roster. Pache, is out of minor league options, was traded to the Phillies on March 29, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Sullivan.
Pache won’t get everyday playing time in Philadelphia either, but the Phillies are optimistic that extra work on the curveball machine, the high velocity machine, and the HitTrax simulation system will do him good. They’re also optimistic that hitting coach Kevin Long will be able to unlock something. Pache reported to his new club on Saturday and began working with Long immediately.
“When they told me about the trade, I got very excited because I knew I was going to the Phillies, a team that finished second last year,” Pache said. “It’s pretty exciting to be in a clubhouse with so many stars.” Pache, who bats righty and is a plus defender, could be penciled into the Phillies’ lineup as soon as Sunday, when the Phillies face Rangers left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez. Thomson said that Pache could see some time in the corner outfield spots as well.
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