To a 3 year, 37.5 million dollar contract with a team option for 2012.
12.5/year is probably the going rate for good closers these days, and Lidge certainly fits the bill this year. He's been one of the best in the league so far in 2008, and I suspect he will be named an All-Star later today.
That certainly adds a lot to next year's payroll though. Is this team going to pay more, or are we making cuts in other places? What does this mean for Pat Burrell, whose contract expires after this season? Can we really afford to pay Brett Myers 12 million next year too? Would someone take Adam Eaton off our hands? We shall see.
Showing posts with label brad lidge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brad lidge. Show all posts
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Lidge Out 3-6 Weeks
You can't make this up. Mike Radano has more. New closer Brad Lidge will miss 3-6 weeks. Basically it's some problem that's different from what he had before but still in the same knee.
Where does this leave the Phillies? Ideally, Lidge gets back before the season, but I don't think it's necessary to rush him back. Tom Gordon can definitely hold up as closer for a little bit, and hopefully Lidge's knee gets right and it won't be a problem again.
Where does this leave the Phillies? Ideally, Lidge gets back before the season, but I don't think it's necessary to rush him back. Tom Gordon can definitely hold up as closer for a little bit, and hopefully Lidge's knee gets right and it won't be a problem again.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Couple of Phillies Notes
Obviously, the big story today is the Lidge injury. Todd Zolecki has the scoop for that. He caught a spike in the mound delivering a pitch and had to limp off the field. He says it's a bit sore, but I doubt it's really serious. The Phillies asked Jim McCrossin what he thought of the injury, and he said Lidge will be back at 100% tomorrow. Bit of humor there for you.
Scott Lauber reports the Phillies have tabbed Joe Savery for Tuesday's exhibition game against Florida State. This shouldn't come as a surprise; last year, Kyle Drabek got the start in this game. He should be able to pitch a couple good innings, as he's dominated college competition before.
I'm going to try and post a reaction to the Howard arbitration win later tonight, but I've got a lot of stuff to do. I want to do another spring training preview, talk some Eagles and watch the Sixers while listening to the Flyers tonight.
Scott Lauber reports the Phillies have tabbed Joe Savery for Tuesday's exhibition game against Florida State. This shouldn't come as a surprise; last year, Kyle Drabek got the start in this game. He should be able to pitch a couple good innings, as he's dominated college competition before.
I'm going to try and post a reaction to the Howard arbitration win later tonight, but I've got a lot of stuff to do. I want to do another spring training preview, talk some Eagles and watch the Sixers while listening to the Flyers tonight.
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