MLB Free Agent Relievers: Brad Lidge and Company Are Overrated
By Jim Flannery (Photo: Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
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Nats Make Questionable Bullpen Add
by Charles Bennett
It was reported earlier today by ESPN that former Phillies closer Brad Lidge has agreed to a $1 million one-year deal with the Nationals . That's a million dollars that would better be spent elsewhere... Read More »
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How Phillies Can Replace Madson
by Eddie Ravert
The surprising and dominant play of Ryan Madson during the 2011 season had Philadelphia Phillies fans excited about his future. Unfortunately that ship has sailed, as he is now a member of the Cincinnati Reds ... Read More »
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Will Brad Lidge Return?
by Zak Schmoll
The Philadelphia Phillies already added Jonathan Papelbon to the bullpen this winter as the team's new closer... Read More »
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Philadelphia Phillies: Which Free Agent Reliever Will Set Up Papelbon?
by Bryan Sheehan
It is no secret the Phillies are in the hunt for a relief pitcher. In the past few weeks they have been rumored to be in talks with a few pitchers, most notably Ryan Madson. After Madson's signing of a one-year, $8... Read More »
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Winners, Losers of Madson's Deal
by Mike Angelina
We do not know exactly what happened with the breakdown of the Phillies -Madson reported agreement. We do know that the reliever’s offseason has gone differently than expected... Read More »
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