Brad Lidge Update

The Phillies have reported that Brad Lidge had successful surgery to repair his flexor pronator tendon in his elbow/forearm.  Initial reports are that he will be able to start throwing in about eight weeks, and the Phils are hopeful he will be ready to go by Opening Day.  I can’t help but wonder how much this injury impacted Lidge during the 2009 season.  The thought that an injury was causing — at least some of — Lidge’s woes last season gives me hope that he will be able to bounce back in 2010.