CINCINNATI -- Just returned from the Phillies' clubhouse, where Brad Lidge is present and accounted for. And, before tomorrow's game, he'll be activated from the disabled list."Physically, I feel fine," Lidge said. "Facing some major-league hitters will bump up my velocity a little bit more to where I like to be. So, yeah, I'll definitely be ready to throw tomorrow."
Lidge said his fastest fastball clocked in at 93 mph last night in Clearwater, a few ticks below his usual velocity. No word yet on what the corresponding roster move will be, though I think reliever Tim Lahey's days here are probably numbered.
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Rain has been falling all afternoon, but there's supposed to be a break in the weather. Tonight's lineup against Reds RHP Josh Fogg: SS Jimmy Rollins (.231), CF Shane Victorino (.091), 2B Chase Utley (.300), 1B Ryan Howard (.300), LF Pat Burrell (.300), RF Geoff Jenkins (.375), 3B Pedro Feliz (.250), C Carlos Ruiz (.125), RHP Kyle Kendrick.
Charlie Manuel likely has a short bullpen today. After pitching in three straight games, Chad Durbin probably isn't available today. Manuel also would like to stay away from Tom Gordon, who threw 34 pitches yesterday. So, if the Phillies have a lead in the ninth, it could be J.C. Romero or Ryan Madson.
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Finally, lefty reliever Mike Zagurski underwent ulnar ligament reconstruction surgery (commonly called "Tommy John surgery") yesterday. Dr. James Andrews performed the procedure in Birmingham, Ala. Zagurski will miss at least a full year.
2 comments:
The Phillies need to release Gordon who is just terrible and go after another starter. Here is the deal that I propose, send minor leagues, Haap [spelling], Carpenter & Savery to Oakland for Eric Chaves, Rich Harden and Street. That gives Phils another third baseman, one who can produce unlike Helms, a great starter and a closer. Just use Lidge as a setup man. Maybe you can send Victorino as well and make Golson your every day center fielder. Victorino is not a center fielder but I guess he is there to help Burrell out and cover his ground.
was that a real post? those 3 guys PLUS victorino might not get you harden alone. let alone 2 more of their cornerstone players.
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