It isn't a stretch to say the Astros season depends on whether or not Brad Lidge re-establishes himself as the dominant closer he once was. If he can come through with a consistently good season, then the Astros have one of the best bullpens in baseball, which will be necessary with the questions that remain at the back end of the rotation. If not, then Dan Wheeler is the only one you can take to the bank, and that does not bode well for a team with high aspirations. He says he is ready, that he learned allot from last year, and he even has added a 2 seamer fastball to go along with the slider and 4 seamer fastball. Tell you the truth, I don't care about the new pitch. I just want to see the slider go for strikes again. If it does, then all the rest will take care of itself.
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Brad Lidge is all about getting ahead in the count. If he does, the opposing hitters will chase the slider. If he doesn't, they take their base or sit on the fastball.
He also needs to not be afraid to challenge hitters early in the count. He behaved as though he was still traumatized by Pujols most of last year.
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