Charlie Manuel met to discuss Lidge’s role as the closer for the Phillies on Wednesday. Despite what Lidge called “a good talk,” Manuel was hesitant to say the closer role was Lidge’s again.
Manuel, Lidge Meet To Discuss Closer Role
“I don’t see us using him in the seventh or eighth inning,” Manuel said. “I look at him as a closer. For me, that’s kind of where he fits. I see him pitching once he needs work. If we’re behind in the game or we’re ahead or something by a good margin, we’ll get him to make sure he pitches live in the game and things. That’s kind of how I look at it.“Evidence of Lidge’s new role was provided last night when he came in to pitch the 8th inning with the Phillies down 8-2 in Washington. He gave up one hit and no runs in an inning of work.
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