Lidge isn't happy but this is the right decision. Knees are tricky and pitchers rely on their legs way too much not to be cautious about this. I just hope Lidge can get his career back on track.Phillies placed RHP Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21, following right knee surgery.
Lidge isn't happy with the decision, but he'll be eligible to return April 5 and expects to be ready then. Tom Gordon will spend the first few days as the Phillies' closer. Travis Blackley could make the team as a middle reliever.