Lidge signs with Washington

January 26, 2012

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Brad Lidge will always be remembered for 2008.

He went 48 for 48 in save oppurtunities, the 48th save being the one that clinched the World Series title and bringing the first championship to Philadelphia in 25 years.

The years after, unfortunately, were not as successful. 2009 was a horrible year for him, and 2010 and 2011 had him battle through injuries for a while.

Now, Lide's four-year run in Philadelphia is over, as CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury is reporting that Lidge signed a one-year, $1 million with the Washington Nationals.

Lidge only made 25 appearances in 2011, posting a 1.40 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. He pitched 19.1 innings and earned and 0-2 record with one save.

Lidge had a shoulder injury that kept him out for a little over the first half of the season, last year.

Lidge, 35, expressed interest in returning for a fifth year, and so did Ruben Amaro Jr., but there were other priorities that the team had to address and nothing ever materialized.

Though Lidge is going to an NL East rival, I wish him the best of luck.

I know that Phillies fans won't ever forget what he helped bring to the city.