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Ryan Madson, your new Phillies closer (for now)

Found September 09, 2009 on All Things Philly Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Madson,  Brad Lidge,  Brett Myers
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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The unthinkable might have finally happened. Charlie Manuel, who has been loyal to his players almost to a fault, may have finally had enough of Brad Lidge blowing games for the Phillies. After blowing 10 (!!) saves this season and nearly blowing another one on Tuesday night, Manuel appears to have turned the closer role over to Ryan Madson. At least for now.It all started on Tuesday night when, after Lidge let two runners on and got one out, Manuel put Madson in the game and he threw 6 consecutive strikes to clean up Lidge's mess and earn the save. While that was the first sign that Manuel seemed to be turning on Lidge, the real news comes out of Wednesday night's game when Lidge was bypassed completely. With the Phillies clinging to a one run lead, Madson entered the game in the 9th inning for the save opportunity and, while he was a bit shaky, got the job done.So, Ryan Madson now appears to be the Phillies closer. Will it last the rest of the season? I doubt it. ...
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