Climbing Tal's Hill » Brad Lidge

Nationals turn “lights out” on Lidge

Greg Thurston — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:11:38 +0000

Former Astros closer Brad Lidge has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals. Lidge had an ugly 9.64 ERA and an even uglier 2.464 WHIP for the season after a couple of rough outings this weekend. Lidge allowed multiple earned runs in four of his eleven relief appearances with the Nationals this season and is no longer a part of the N.L. East leader’s future plans.

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Astros Catcher Situation

Brian Hamilton — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:35:44 +0000

When Ed Wade was hired as Astros GM in late 2007, the first thing he did was trade closer, Brad Lidge to the Philadelphia Phillies for Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary and Michael Costanzo. One of the next moves he made, was to completely revamp our scouting department. This move was a very unsung move and one that was long overdue. He brought in Bobby Heck as our director of amateur scouting and a year later Heck was promoted to assistant General Manager/Director of Scouting. Before joining the Astros, Heck served for eight seasons as the Milwaukee Brewers Eastern Scouting Supervisor, and was involved with the drafts of 2000-2007 which included drafting some of the Brewers core players such as Rickie Weeks, Corey Hart and former Brewer, current Detroit Tiger, Prince Fielder. Needless to say, Heck has an eye for talent and a successful track record. His first draft pick as scouting director for the Astros came in 2008 as the Astros selected Jason Castro, a catcher from Stanford, with the tenth overall pick in the first round.

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Morning Links

Greg Thurston — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:58:39 +0000

Today’s serving is centered around former and future Astros. It also includes a player that could soon fit into both of those categories.

Roy Oswalt is said to be close to signing with the Cardinals, but the Astros are one of several teams that are eying The Wizard.

Brad Lidge has signed a one-year deal with the Nats. Lidge will pitch in a setup role for closer Drew Storen.

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