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Your new closer - Ryan Madson.
In a move that won't surprise many, the Philadelphia Phillies have put closer Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee.
The move is retroactive to the 7th of June, so Lidge is eligible to come off of the DL on June 22.
Can't say I didn't see this coming, as Lidge was struggling mightily. Maybe the knee was more of an issue than we thought, or maybe it wasnt. The fact is, Lidge needs a rest to get better physically, as well as mentally. His psyche had taken blow after blow considering he has blown six saves already for the Phillies this season.
Taking over is Ryan Madson, an able arm who actually may have better stuff than Lidge overall. Jumping into Madson's eighth inning role will be J.C. Romero, a spot he thrived in last season. The "Bridge to Lidge" now turns into the "Bridge to Madson County."
It's a very wise move to try and repair what ails Lidge, but also to make sure no more games are given away. Depending on how Madson does, this makes for interesting conversation when Lidge returns from his time away.
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