Read: Lidge is Ready for Action
In the Philadelphia Daily News, David Murphy talks with Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who is healthy and ready for opening day.
…not for nothing, brad, but you’ll never be ready for that circus…
Manger Charlie Manuel, on Lidge, as quoted by Murphy…
“I know this - I’ve got confidence in him. If we lose a game with a guy like that, we’re getting beat by somebody with a lot of talent and more than likely, if you keep sending him out there and sending him out there, you’re going to win more than you lose.”
In 67 innings for the Astros last season, Lidge was 5-3 with a 3.36 ERA along with 88 strikeouts and 30 walks.
…lidge was a disaster in 2006, but got it together a bit last season…on one hand, i wonder if the trend will continue and so this coming season he’ll be back on track…on other hand, if he could not handle the pressure and hitter’s park in houston, he’s going to get eaten alive in philly, who will rip him to shreds following his first blown save…
