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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Lidge, Benson Make Progress

Phillies closer Brad Lidge said today in Clearwater he hopes to throw off a mound Monday, which could put him on course to returning to action March 17 -- giving him a couple weeks to get ready for the March 31 season opener against the Nationals.

Lidge is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

"Obviously, everything has to keep going right like it has gone so far," Lidge said. "But if it does, I'm still assuming and being optimistic about the start of the season."

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Kris Benson will pitch in a minor-league spring training game Saturday.

"Everything is a straight line upward," Benson said. "It's going to be fun. It's been a year and a half. Big league, minor league, it doesn't matter to me. As long as I get out there and face some hitters and take one more step closer to getting out here and pitching on the big-league field."

Posted by Todd Zolecki @ 1:55 PM  Permalink | 8 comments
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Posted by jimmymack 04:07 PM, 03/05/2008
Doesn't it seem a little early to throw off mound? Hope he wears sneakers this time, hate for him to catch his spikes in the dirt again.
Posted by Frank Lloyd Wrong 04:10 PM, 03/05/2008
Hamels should take a look at Benson's career to see how quickly a young promising ace can turn into a minor-league comeback bid.
Posted by Clinton, NJ 04:50 PM, 03/05/2008
Well jimmymack, I think the recent surgery Lidge had was very minor, and if not for the previous surgery, he would have no problem coming back very quickly. Lets just hope its completely over with. Frank, Benson isnt really considered a minor leaguer, he just got hurt had surgery, and is now recovering. Benson was never considered an ace, at least I hope not!
Posted by Casey 05:33 PM, 03/05/2008
I think Benson will be the #5 Starter by June 1st. Eaton is a tain wreck and will have to be put in the Pen or the DL with "shoulder Strain" wink-wink. I hope Blackley gets a shot at making the team. It would be nice to have another Lefty in the bullpen.
Posted by Nick from the Northeast 07:19 PM, 03/05/2008
RIP Zo Zone and Phillies Zone
Posted by jrquixote 07:21 PM, 03/05/2008
This is a civil, friendly conversation.
Posted by jay segovia 07:26 PM, 03/05/2008
Lidge tore his Miniscus from very low key rehab work....now he has 20% less minicus for stability. Unless he wears a brace he is history. If you throw 100mph, you have to have a big right leg push. That is why he is hurt. The real reason Houston cashed him in in a timely fashion. Astro's use him a little at the end of the year just to establish his value....it worked!!!!!
Posted by Norma 07:38 PM, 03/05/2008
Another vote for Blackley to make the team.
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About Todd Zolecki
Todd Zolecki is in his sixth season covering the Phillies. Born and raised in Milwaukee – he suffered through the Packers’ crushing loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field in January – he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a journalism degree.