With Lidge Injured, Are Phils In Trouble?

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As a guy who didn’t really agree with this trade to begin with, I can’t say I expected this, but I’m not 100% surprised either. Brad Lidge, the new Phillies closer will go under the knife, and be out an expected 3-6 weeks, to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. With the injury plagued closer missing time, how worried should the Phillies be? [link]

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