Getting your player ready...
Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who is rehabbing after right knee surgery, hopes to throw off a mound in two weeks. . . . Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez (knee) likely will miss the start of the season, manager Dusty Baker said. . . . An MRI on Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill’s right forearm was negative. . . . Ryan Church sustained a concussion in a violent collision with Mets teammate Marlon Anderson and will be sidelined at least a couple of days.



