My Phillies Phans,
Today the Phillies announced that Brad Lidge has finally been activated and Dannys Baez has been designated for assignment.
Now on the field, Baez had his share of struggles as he went 2-4 with an abysmal 6.25 ERA during the 2011 season with the Phillies.
Ill admit, I am glad to see him go to some extent, but give the man some credit. He pitched a week’s worth of innings in a single game back during that 19 inning marathon against the Reds. Yes, stat-wise he wasn’t too good, but that game he gave it his all. I’ll also admit that I had forgotten that game recently with his struggles, but it is something that should never be forgotten.
A for Lidge, he has been battling arm injuries that caused him to miss the start of the season. Brad has worked hard to get himself back to this point and the hard work has paid off a he will debut tonight.
The right-hander was 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA during an eight-game rehabilitation stint with Class A Lakewood and Double-A Reading, walking two batters and striking out 10 in 7 2/3 innings
Some people are badmouthing Lidge even before he has thrown a pitch this season. Anyone remember that the man threw to an 2.96 ERA last year. Can we give the man a shot before we crucify him again.
That’ all I am asking; patience people, patience. You guys are fans of one of the most frustrating teams, at times, in all of Major League Baseball. I see no reason why can’t be patient with Lidge.
Give the man a break; its only his first day.
In other injury news:
- John Salisbury, via twitter, reports that Roy Oswalt is recovering nicely: “Roy Oswalt is picking up rehab pace. He is pitching to hitters Mayberry, Brown, Francisco and Valdez right now at CBP.”
- Jose Contreras received a second opinion on his ailing arm that was just the same as the first. “He told me everything is OK, and I had just a little inflammation,” Contreras said. “There was no structural damage.” - Contreras could possibly return in mid-August.
- Joe Blanton’s situation has gone from bad to worse. Matt Gelb reports that Joe has stopped his throwing program and will return to Philadelphia for an examination by a physician. There is no real timetable for return. Blanton is suffering from what has been diagnosed as “an impingement that is causing inflammation”. I am honestly not sure what that means, but it doesn’t sound good.
Blanton, who has still has 1 more season of his 3-year, 24 million dollar contract remaining, has started just 6 games this season composing 1-2 mark with a 5.50 ERA in 2011.
- Placido Polanco has been suffering from bulging disks in his back. He has, received injections for his injury and will be reevaluated next week.
Rosters & Rumors:
- The Phillies signed 11th Round pick Tyler Greene. There were no details disclosed of the deal.
- The Phillies also added former Met and Diamondback Aaron Heilman to a minor league deal. The righty posted a 6.88 ERA in 32 games with Arizona before being released. I’m not sure if he will see time with the ballclub, but we shall see.
- In terms of rumors, the Phillies have been linked to such players as The Mets’ Carlos Beltran and Houston’s Hunter Pence with rookie righty Vance Worley as the key player involved.
Other players thrown around include The Padres’ Heath Bell, Mike Adams, and Ryan Ludwick as well as the Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez and the Royals’ Melky Cabrera.
* These are just names I have heard. There is most likely little truth to them, but I am just reported some things I am hearing.”
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Until we meet again Phillies Fans; Happy Readings and Go Phillies
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