Lidge says he's a longshot for Opening Day
Brad Lidge - R - Philadelphia Phillies
March 18, 2010 - 2:10 PM ET
After throwing in a minor league game on Thursday, Brad Lidge (knee, elbow) acknowledged that being ready for Opening Day is probably a longshot.
"It's going to be really tough to be ready for the opener," said Lidge. "In my mind I'm still shooting for it, but I don't know if that's realistic. I definitely will like I'll be ready for (the April 12-15 series against the Nationals at Citizens Bank Park) if I progress the way it should. ... I want to be out there as much as I can, but we've got a deep bullpen." Lidge said a more realistic target might be the second series of the season against Houston. Ryan Madson is expected to handle save opportunities in Lidge's absence, but don't dismiss Danys Baez either.
Source: MLBlogs.com