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Phillies Lidge Re-Injures Knee On First Pitch

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:10 am
by HarthorneWingo
Next on our agenda is to see what we can do about kidnapping Hamels and Rollins.

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Phils' Lidge re-injures knee on first pitch from mound

Updated: February 23, 2008, 4:07 PM ET

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies closer Brad Lidge caught a spike in the mound on his first pitch of batting practice Saturday and hurt the same knee he had surgery on in October.

Lidge, the Phillies' biggest offseason acquisition, limped off the field after talking with team trainers. The team said it hoped to know more about the extent of the injury Sunday.

"It was my push off leg," Lidge said. "I caught my spike in the mound. I threw the pitch but it felt like I pulled something in the knee. ... It swelled up a little, but I'm optimistic that I just pulled some scar tissue loose."

Doctors removed torn cartilage from his right knee in the fall.

The Phillies acquired Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett in a November trade that sent speedy outfielder Michael Bourn, infield prospect Mike Costanzo and reliever Geoff Geary to the Astros.

The 31-year-old Lidge, who has 123 career saves, finished 2007 with 19 saves in 27 chances and a 3.36 ERA for Houston. When the Phillies acquired him, it allowed them to strengthen their rotation by making Brett Myers a starter again.

"We'll find out more tomorrow," manager Charlie Manuel said of Lidge's injury. "We'll go from there and we're waiting to see how it feels [Sunday]. He was in the stretch and threw one pitch and did it. He threw another and it still hurt him."

The Phillies struggled with injury problems in the bullpen for much of last season. Setup man Tom Gordon and Myers both missed significant time due to injuries.

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 6:27 pm
by Manhattan Project
Interesting but with Gordon still on the team its not that big of a lose, but I agree its a nice start. However as a fan you want to see this rival played out with both teams healthy, this is our new rival. Forget about the Braves now, we want the Philly/NY rivalry.

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:09 am
by HarthorneWingo
Manhattan Project wrote:Interesting but with Gordon still on the team its not that big of a lose, but I agree its a nice start. However as a fan you want to see this rival played out with both teams healthy, this is our new rival. Forget about the Braves now, we want the Philly/NY rivalry.


I know, you're right, but since I live in Philadelphia and have to deal with a bunch of friends who are die-hard Phillies' fans, I can't help it. I want them to suffer. SUFFER I SAY!!!

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:17 am
by HarthorneWingo
Update: Lidge to have surgery tomorrow to repair a torn meniscus in his right know. He's expected to be out at least 3-6 weeks.

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:51 am
by krustytheclown
lol this guy hasnt been the same since albert lit him up a few years ago

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:21 pm
by DocZaius
The guy was just a head case.

Now he is officially Mark Wohlers with the injuries.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:15 pm
by HarthorneWingo