The Phillies announced that closer Brad Lidge had successful surgery on his right knee today in Philadelphia.
It will be three to six weeks before he pitching for the Phillies.
Team physician Michael Ciccotti performed the surgery
"He went in and cleaned out about 15 to 18 percent of it, which leaves him a good 80 percent of the meniscus left," Phillies athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said. "For us, it really was the best case scenario that it was the only thing going on. His other side of the knee that he had repaired (Oct. 1) was fine, so it's pretty simple for us."
Comments (5)
Yay! First post! So Todd, when are you picking the winner for thr blog name??
Posted by clinton, nj | February 25, 2008 2:24 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 14:24
Where do I send the get well quickly card?
Posted by joey bagadonuts | February 25, 2008 2:24 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 14:24
Huh, didn't know one could do without 18-20% of one's meniscus...
Posted by mw_217 | February 25, 2008 2:27 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 14:27
Can anyone here in bloggersville say:
B.S.
Gordon will be the closer thru June he will by virtue of a rested arm do a decent job and then Lidge will take over and.......
It's up in the air as it is with all retreads.
I hope I'm wrong.
Posted by Truth | February 25, 2008 2:53 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 14:53
I suppose that's a whole lot better than the Phillies having a press conference to announce the surgery was "unsuccessful."
Posted by sixtoe | February 25, 2008 5:22 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 17:22