Phillies' Lidge, Ibanez, Eyre scheduled for surgery

Although Philadelphia closer Brad Lidge has struggled all season long, including a disastrous ninth inning in Game 4 of the just-completed World Series, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel says the...Hear More »

In addition to Raul Ibanez (groin/abdomen) and Scott Eyre (elbow), who will be reexamined for previously known ailments, 2009 bust Brad Lidge will also have his elbow tested for loose bodies, the Phillies announced. In other news, the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee’s option for 2010. No surprise there. Meanwhile, they have until Monday to decide whether they exercise Pedro Feliz’s...

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Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.

Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.

Brad Lidge, Scott Eyre and Raul Ibanez will each have surgery next week. It turns out that Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee.  On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow.  In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronator tendon examined.  If Lidge’s tendon is okay, then [...]

After falling short in their quest to repeat as world champions, Ruben Amaro Jr. & Co. are charged with the task of putting the organization in position to take the crown in 2010.  Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and the Insider Staff reviewed the Phillies' '09 campaign and discussed what might be in store for them this winter.  An Insider subscription is required...

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.

I feared throughout the regular season that Brad Lidge would blow the Phillies' chances at becoming the first team to repeat since the 2000 Yankees. My fears came to fruition in Game Four of the World Series against the Bronx Bombers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

I feared throughout the regular season that Brad Lidge would blow the Phillies' chances at becoming the first team to repeat since the 2000 Yankees. My fears came to fruition in Game Four of the World Series against the Bronx Bombers...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...