Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge will be out for three to six weeks following knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Manger Charlie Manuel has said that Tom Gordon would serve as the teams closer at the beginning of the season if Lidge is unable to go.
Lidge injured the knee during his first pitch of live batting practice when you his spike got caught in the mound. The good news is that this happened at the beginning of spring training and not during the season where it could really hurt the team. Lidge will rehab and get back with the Phillies as quick as possible.
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