After nearly three weeks of baseball we really haven't seen the 2008 Brad Lidge, but closer to the 2007 Lidge. So far this season, Lidge has appeared in 9 games and five save chances. While he has only blown 1 save, several of the saves have been touch-and-go. His last appearance Saturday night resulted in a save, but he walked the bases loaded in doing it.

So far Lidge has a 7.27 ERA, but even more important is his 1.85 WHIP. That is just not going to cut it for a dominating closer. We were suspect on Lidge coming in because of his past breakdowns and this year we are no different. 11 hits and 5 walks in less then nine innings is showing us the Lidge we expected.

I recommend trading Lidge ASAP. He could come out of this slump and be lights out, but I'd rather not worry about that and get a good deal for him now. If he does implode, you won't be able to move him.