The Bridge to Lidge Now the Bridge to Madson County: Lidge Heads to DL

Patrick Gallen by Senior Analyst Written on June 09, 2009
NEW YORK - MAY 24:  Brad Lidge #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches  against the New York Yankees on May 24, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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 June 7, making Lidge 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 wasn't. 

The fact is, Lidge needs a rest to get better physically, as well as mentally. His psyche has likely taken big hit considering he has blown six saves already this season...

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