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Brad Lidge On The Trading Block?
Both Ken Rosenthal and Richard Justice are hinting at the same idea: struggling closer Brad Lidge could be trade bait for the Astros.
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"If general manager Tim Purpura dangles struggling closer Brad Lidge — as he did last off-season in a deal for Tejada — the possibilities could get interesting."
The possibility first popped up in mid-December, though the situation was much different back then. Now, Lidge is pitching badly and his stock has fallen dramatically. Justice, a sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle, indicated in his blog today:
"By the way, Fernando Nieve was sent to Round Rock to pitch late in games. Phil Garner intends to use him late when he returns to the big leagues. That's probably an indication the Astros expect to trade a closer by Monday's trading deadline."
However, as RotoWorld points out this afternoon, Lidge is paid decently and wouldn't interest the teams looking to trade big bats. They theorize that a longshot possibility could be sending him to the Phillies for Bobby Abreu. Houston, of course, is where it all began for Abreu. Perhaps a three-team deal would be necessary to make this work.
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Why would the Phillies want Lidge?
Posted by: xxxJamesxxx | July 27, 2006 at 03:06 PM
"Why would the Phillies want Lidge?"
Maybe so they can trade Gordon for prospects.......
"Perhaps a three-team deal would be necessary to make this work."
Maybe the third being the Red Sox like it was hinted in Buster Olney's blog today
Posted by: Kramerica Industries | July 27, 2006 at 03:14 PM
This could actually be addition by subtraction for the Astros. Pujols has ruined Lidge
Posted by: ozziethesaint | July 27, 2006 at 03:41 PM
I think having years with 78, 80, and 70 appearances and all the while throwing his slider 75% of the time ruined Lidge
Posted by: Teetz | July 27, 2006 at 04:03 PM
Pujols did ruin Lidge...there are a lot of closers that were damaged goods after playoff or late season collapses. More teams should look to trade closers when they are at their peak...it seems like many teams have a 2nd guy that they can turn to and they value of a top-tier closer can get you permanent position players that contribute every day. I know it's hindsight to say they should've traded Lidge, but after that Pujols homerun, is anyone surprised this happened?
Posted by: Ryan | July 27, 2006 at 04:05 PM
I think the key for the Astros is the Dodgers. Although they may not consider this year for the playoffs, they can secure a closer for the next few years without worrying about Gagne' and his ailments.
Seeing how the Dodgers have the prospects, it would be the best fit for a three way deal.
Posted by: gmanca | July 27, 2006 at 04:05 PM
I remember that Giles for Lidge was being thrown around. Does anyone know if that is still being talked about.
Posted by: was385 | July 27, 2006 at 05:04 PM
Its funny because other than that one homerun that landed somewhere near San Antonio, Pujols hasn't gotten a hit off of him since. And he only has 3 singles to go along with that blast. I wouldn't chalk up Pujols as owning him.
awww, what am I saying? Lidge sucks.
Posted by: Darin | July 27, 2006 at 05:20 PM
Thats two closers that the phils would aquire from the stros inthe last few years. (wagner)
Posted by: Redsoxtalk.com | July 27, 2006 at 07:05 PM
Damn Roto...another boring day! This deadline is dead! Only 3 days left after today really. I guess Monday is still okay...but This sucks! Give us something even if you have to create it in your head!!!
Posted by: bdid | July 27, 2006 at 08:05 PM
Its funny because other than that one homerun that landed somewhere near San Antonio,
Actually I think it cleared gravity and landed on the moon!!!!!!!!
Posted by: ozziethesaint | July 27, 2006 at 08:12 PM
Lidge didn't do anything to help his trade value tonight:
0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Posted by: Blue | July 27, 2006 at 11:14 PM
Giles for Lidge, i never heard of that one.. who would play second..Betemit?? he's being thrown around in trade rumors too.
Posted by: brvslugger10 | July 27, 2006 at 11:28 PM
lil' Giles for Lidge...as much as Lidge is worthless, do the Astros really want to make that trade? Might as well release him then. Marcus's OBP has declined around 12 points each year for the past 3 or 4 years....he's useless as far as the Astros are concerned.
Posted by: Darin | July 28, 2006 at 01:52 AM
Good idea Darin, the Braves keep Betemit and play him at second. But then who bats leadoff............................................
Posted by: A2000 | July 28, 2006 at 08:28 AM