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Audio: Brad Lidge Speaks About The Disappointment Of Leaving Philadelphia

Found February 08, 2012 on Buzz On Broad: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Brad Lidge spoke to 97.3 ESPN Radio in South Jersey, and he opened up about what led him to signing with the Washington Nationals. Really interesting interview. Audio is after the jump.
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