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Posted on Sun, Jul. 6, 2008


Phils, Lidge agree to 3-year extension

By Todd Zolecki and Jim Salisbury

Inquirer Staff Writers

The Phillies have announced a three-year contract extension for closer Brad Lidge worth $37.5 million.

The Phillies acquired Lidge from the Houston Astros in an offseason trade.

Lidge, 31, has 19 saves and is 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA in 35 games this season.


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