The Philadelphia Phillies plan to shift defensively this season.

They used the shift with Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves at the plate this week.

"It's something that's grown, and the information is there," Ryne Sandberg said. "Teams have had some success doing that, so that's something to think about and apply."

The Phillies shifted fewer times than 28 other teams last season, according to Baseball Info Solutions.

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The Phillies shifted fewer times than 28 other teams in baseball last season, according to Baseball Info Solutions
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"It's something that's grown, and the information is there," Sandberg said. "Teams have had some success doing that, so that's something to think about and apply."
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140306_A_shift_in_strategy_for_Phils_on_defense.html#WDATBds4ogi0pqQh.99
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"It's something that's grown, and the information is there," Sandberg said. "Teams have had some success doing that, so that's something to think about and apply."
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140306_A_shift_in_strategy_for_Phils_on_defense.html#WDATBds4ogi0pqQh.99
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"It's something that's grown, and the information is there," Sandberg said. "Teams have had some success doing that, so that's something to think about and apply."
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140306_A_shift_in_strategy_for_Phils_on_defense.html#WDATBds4ogi0pqQh.99