Wheeler Replaces Lidge as Houston Closer — For Now
April 10, 2007 by Geoff Young
Filed under Personalities
After watching Brad Lidge struggle during the first week of the season, Houston Astros manager Phil Garner has removed Lidge from the closer role. In his place steps right-hander Dan Wheeler.
Wheeler has been one of the better relievers in the National League the past couple years, and I’m sure he’ll do a fine job closing games for Houston. That said, folks who are writing off Lidge might want to bear this quote from Garner in mind:
Two games in this season is not a sample to say he’s done as the closer. I don’t feel like that at all. What I …read more
