WASHINGTON — Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel had a meeting to discuss the struggling closer’s role with the Phillies.
Lidge and Manuel spoke after Wednesday night’s game against the Nationals. On Thursday, Manuel wouldn’t say if or when Lidge will get his job back as closer.
“We’re really on the same page with everything. We had a good talk,” Lidge said.
Lidge, a graduate of Cherry Creek High School, converted all 48 of his save chances last year, including the postseason, to help the Phillies win the World Series. This year, he has 10 blown saves in 38 chances and is 0-7 with a 7.11 ERA.
“I see him as a closer,” Manuel said without promising a specific role.
In other news, reliever Scott Eyre won’t throw for several days after an MRI found a “loose body” in his left elbow.
Streaker banned from Citi Field
NEW YORK — A streaker who disrupted a Mets game by jumping onto Citi Field naked except for a stuffed monkey tied around his waist is banned from the ballpark for life. Craig Coakley of Queens, N.Y., also must pay $3,000 in fines as well as complete 20 days of community service by Dec. 15.
Meche likely finished in ’09
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals starter Gil Meche is probably done for the year with a shoulder problem.
