Lidge expects to come off DL for Phils this week

Phillies closer Brad Lidge expects to be activated off the disabled list this week now that his right knee is close to full strength. Lidge said he'd make at least one more rehab appearance, on Tuesday for Class-A Clearwater, then either be activated Wednesday, or if a third rehab appearance is needed, on Friday in Toronto. He spoke before the Phillies played the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.