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"A Lidge Over Troubled Waters"

This article is a Dodgers' blog about the Phillies-Dodgers series.  I admit that I wrote this fanpost mostly because of the headline of the article.  The article says that the Phillies and Dodgers are evenly matched and the only difference in the series is Brad Lidge's failure.  The Dodgers' Broxton has been excellent at closing in the series.  But Lidge can't do anything but blow saves.  As Lidge has struggled this season, Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel continues to try and take the high road and keep Lidge as his closer.  But if the Phillies lose enough games that way, at some point they have to think about moving Lidge out of the closer role.  From my perspective, I think the Phillies would be better off doing what Garner had to do in 06 and 07: put Lidge in the middle relief role until he works himself out of his funk.


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Alyson Footer commented on her Twitter this, “Can’t help but wonder if Lidge’s two blown saves vs. LA has anything to do with Ausmus’ ability to coach the hitters on what to expect.” I like.

by kucerajd on Jun 7, 2009 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good point

I hadn’t thought of that.

Somebody better tape Ausmus’ mouth when the Astros play the Dodgers

Astros fan for life

by Joe in Birmingham on Jun 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

It’s Brad Ausmus – do you really think that would shut him up?

Bradley Ausmus, thou doth maketh me laugh.

"He walked 18."
"New league record!"
"Struck out 18."
"Another new league record! In addition he hit the sportswriter, the public address announcer, the bull mascot twice...also new league records! But, Joe, this guy's got some serious shit."

by Elephande on Jun 7, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we did well against them last time

maybe he is a trojan horse for the astros

by joeljr on Jun 7, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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