BRAD LIDGE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Former Philadelphia Phillies Closer Brad Lidge to Undergo Hernia Surgery
It looks like the Philadelphia Phillies made the right move by signing Jonathan Papelbon to a four-year deal to serve as the team’s closer.
Papelbon is 9-for-9 in saves so far with an 0.82 ERA. Meanwhile, former Phillies pitchers Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge aren’t faring so well: Madson is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and Lidge is set to miss about a...
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29 days ago
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29 days ago
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Nationals place Lidge on 15-day DL
The Washington Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with an abdominal wall strain. To make room for Lidge, the club announced it recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Perry from Class AAA Syracuse. Lidge has two saves and a 5.14 ERA in seven relief appearances this season with Washington. Lidge is eligible to come off the DL on...
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
Nationals P Lidge dealing with vertigo
Washington Nationals closer Brad Lidge has been dealing with a case of vertigo.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Lidge's symptoms have been particularly acute recently.
The 35-year-old Lidge registered the save in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
In his first season with the Nationals, Lidge had a 3.00 ERA and two saves in six appearances.
Lidge'...
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April 18, 2012
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April 18, 2012
Brad Lidge: Nats probably most talented team he has ever been on
The Philadelphia Phillies declined to exercise Brad Lidge's $12.5mm team option, thus making him a free agent. Lidge then turned around and signed with the division rivals, (loosely used) the Washington Nationals for $1mm. Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post caught up with Lidge and asked him what he thought about the 2012 Washington Nationals and Lidge had this response. â...
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March 14, 2012
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March 14, 2012
Brad Lidge is now a Nats as he signs a one-year, $1 million contract with the rising rival.
Yesterday, the Nationals announced that they have signed Brad Lidge, one of the heroes of the Phils’ 2008 World Series Championship team, to a one-year deal worth $1 million dollars, plus incentives. Lidge, who had joined the Phils in an off-season trade with the Houston Astros in 2007, went 48 for 48 in save opportunities during the 2008 regular and post-seasons, before striking...
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January 27, 2012
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January 27, 2012
Fare Thee Well, Brad Lidge
Brad Lidge moves on to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $1 million deal. He spent four seasons in Philadelphia and was integral in the 2008 World Championship as he went 48-for-48 in save opportunities that season, which is something the fans in this town will never forget.Injuries have wrecked his career as of late, but Washington decided to take a flier on him to help guide...
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January 26, 2012
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January 26, 2012
So long: Brad Lidge signs with the Nationals
The Phillies have lost yet another member of their 2008 championship team: Brad Lidge has signed with the Nationals. Lidge, who will be forever remembered for getting the final out in the World Series, signed a 1 year deal for around a million dollars with the Nationals. There was some talk that Lidge would return to the Phillies but ultimately the Nats offered him more money and...
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January 26, 2012
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January 26, 2012
RHP Brad Lidge, Nationals agree to 1-year deal
Free-agent reliever Brad Lidge has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.
Last season, the right-hander only threw 19 1-3 innings for the Philadelphia Phillies, going 0-2 with a 1.40 ERA and one save. He didn't pitch until late July because of elbow and shoulder problems in his right arm.
Lidge is a two-time All-Star who closed for the Phillies and Houston...
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January 26, 2012
Lidge, Nationals agree to one-year deal
The surprisingly active Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with former Phillies reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
The deal is for $1 million plus incentives, according to a major-league source. Lidge, 35, will likely serve as a setup man for the Nats' current closer, Drew Storen.
Last season, Lidge opened up the season on the Phillies...
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January 26, 2012
Brad Lidge: Evolving Reliever or Small Sample?
Brad Lidge in Game 4 of 2011 NLDS Photo: GettyThe 2011 Phillies Nation Player Reviews continue today, with Brad Lidge…Brad Lidge dropping to his knees, embracing Chooch, the two knocked over by Ryan Howard, and squished by a literal Flyin’ Hawaiian. It is a scene this generation of Phillies’ fans will never forget. Everybody knows that Lidge had a spectacular, sometimes...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
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