Lidge
Jul 6 2008, AP

Brad Lidge’s perfect first half earned him a fat, new contract. Lidge signed a $37.5 million, three-year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The hard-throwing closer is 2-0 with 19 saves in as many chances in his first season with the...

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In this April 11, 2008 file photo, Philadelphia Phillies closing pitcher Brad Lidge reacts after getting the last out in the ninth inning of a baseball game with the Chicago Cubs in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3. Entering Wednesday night’s May 14,...