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The Legacy of Brad Lidge

Amidst all the rumors and anticipation of the Winter Meetings, some Phillies related news broke on Sunday – former closer Brad Lidge is hanging up his cleats and calling it a career. Lidge is second…Read More

Brad Lidge Laughs Maniacally at Phillies’ Poor Start

“Brad Lidge laughed when told by a reporter that the fans in Philadelphia are already worried about the Phillies after their 1-3 start.” –Marc Narducci, philly.com Hey, Brad, just because…Read More

Now a Safe Distance Away, Brad Lidge Begins Anti-Phillies Hate-Spew

Brad Lidge held a mid-afternoon afternoon lovefest in Center City around Valentine’s Day to celebrate and reflect his time in Philadelphia.  It was one of those abrupt conclusions to a long tenure…Read More

Brad Lidge Holds Special Farewell Event for Brad Lidge

We’ve said good bye to many Phillies his offseason; merely the latest in a shifting combination of players, far stranger than the group that started all this in 2007.  With the core still intact–though…Read More

Mr. Perfect Moves On

In an obvious attempt to make up for losing out on Prince Fielder, the Washington Nationals today signed 35-year-old Brad Lidge to a one-year deal worth about $1 million, plus incentives. And I don’t…Read More

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Is Brad Lidge Worth It?

Nostalgia is a powerful force of nature.  It can warp our minds, cause temporary amnesia, and force…Read More

Brad Lidge Cool with Papelbon Deal, In Case You Were Wondering

When your team signs a player who plays the same position as you, there is a tendency to feel threatened.…Read More

Phillies See Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge Calling, Put Phones on ‘Silent’

This CBS Sports post on the topic seems to disregard Brad Lidge as a person, choosing instead to fill…Read More

Howard Atones for Defensive Liability By Carrying Offense

On a night when Halladay was not at his best, you would expect playing god awful defense could cost…Read More

Danys Baez Being DFA’d Better News Than Brad Lidge Returning

Mere days after crediting Danys Baez for Antonio Bastardo’s success for some reason, Charlie Manuel…Read More

Shane Victorino Finished Beating up Farmhands, Wants Job Back

According to accounts, Shane Victorino’s Double-A field trip involved unsafe experiments, reckless…Read More

Phillies Medical Staff Finally Admits They Have No Idea What’s Wrong with Brad Lidge

Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been on the disabled list since he was 14 years old.  Reminders of his…Read More

Oh Yeah, Brad Lidge is Somewhat Closer to Returning

“We don’t even need a bullpen!” we laughed during the offseason.  ”All of these…Read More

Analysis of Ryan Madson’s Injury by a Furious Old Man

I’ve had hundreds of hand contusions in my day and only seven of them weren’t because I…Read More

Brad Lidge Still Not Here, in Case You Noticed

Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge developed discomfort in his throwing elbow after a bullpen session on Monday…Read More

Jose Contreras is Also Now Dead

Jose Contreras and his strained flexor pronator tendon in his right elbow are joining Brad Lidge in closer-heaven. In…Read More

Secret Injured Phillies Club Gains Further Membership

Chase Utley, Brad Lidge, and Domonic Brown are sitting in a dark room playing poker in complete silence.…Read More

In Unprecedented Move, Phillies Continue Assigning Roles to Players

Jose Contreras will be closing instead of Brad Lidge, who can’t be bothered to be available on…Read More

Phillies Ruining Chances of Women’s Basketball Team to Succeed

Geno Auriemma is a man often seen with his arms spread wide in confusion or irritation, as if he just…Read More

Ryan Madson Talked Into Being Psychopath by Scott Boras

Hey there!  After weeks of graphic depictions of what is going on inside Chase Utley’s knee, why…Read More