Everyone is talking about [tag]Brad Lidge[/tag] losing his job as the [tag]Houston Astros[/tag] closer today. Astros manager, Phil Garner, announced that [tag]Dan Wheeler[/tag] would step into the role of closing games in Houston.
“I’m going to change the bullpen configuration a little bit,†Garner said after removing Lidge from the closer’s role for the fourth time since last May. “Brad is not going to close as a general rule. There may be a situation where I may do it, but as of right now I’m going to pitch him earlier in the game, sixth inning area, sixth-seventh inning area ‘cause I want to pitch him more often, give him more consistent work.
If Wheeler is available in any of your leagues, go ahead and pick him up… Quickly.
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