Who was the other reliever who kept pitching hurt without telling the Astros? It wasn't Lidge, right? Was it Dotel?
Decided to look that up: He finished with 2–4 record, a 6.18 ERA, and six saves in 15 opportunities. Wagner's career stats are amazing. His career WHIP is .9978. Had a pretty terrible postseason career though.
I think Lidge pitched hurt for us as well. IIRC Lidge attributed his Phillie success from being healthy.
you know NW, I think I remember saying something like, "what is it with closers and their wanting to pitch hurt???" referring to both of these guys. freaking ancient history now. I barely remember what was for lunch.