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Welcome back, Lidge!
A few weeks ago, this blogger made a mistake. I called for Brad Lidge to step down as closer for the Phillies, to be replaced by Ryan Madson. I stand by my statements that Lidge needed some time off, possibly with an "injury", but 2 blown saves and a loss later, I realize that Madson was not the...
Oh Great, Lidge Is Back...
Oh Great, Lidge Is Back...
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Brad Lidge and his mole came back last night. He gave up 2 runs on 2 hits... and two walks and only got a single out. It's not looking good. Brad Lidge is so bad... ...How bad is he? Well, he's so bad, that: - Jose Mesa just bought a new red glove. - Lee Thomas now thinks Wayne Gomes was a pretty ... (more) Oh Great, Lidge Is Back...
Phillie Phloppage
Phillie Phloppage
pabaseball.blogspot.com — ESPN contributor Jayson Stark is a Philly boy and a fine writer. I read all of his... articles because he focuses on the "useless information" that makes baseball fun. Yesterday he did a piece on the Phillies losing ways (namely at home). I have taken the liberty of breaking it down for your ... (more) Phillie Phloppage
On the Road Again
On the Road Again
pabaseball.blogspot.com — With Willie Nelson playing in the background the Phils have taken to the road again, where they... are the major's best team (24-9). Last night they beat up on David Price like he was a pinata, but instead of candy, tons of runs spewed forth. The 10-1 drubbing with good pitching from Grand Pappy ... (more) On the Road Again
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