“I'd say he’s the most dominant guy I’ve seen other than maybe Billy Wagner. And Lidge was got two pitches, that fastball and slider, that are both top-of-the-line deals.”
—Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan

“This is a player that's on top of his game and certainly we believe in him long term.”
—Baseball executive Ruben Amaro

“Where could we go get anybody better? He's been that good.”
—Phillies manager Charlie Manuel

“It's hard to explain how valuable he's been for us. Without him, we definitely wouldn't be in first place. You're talking about a guy with 40 saves.”
—Manuel

“This kid has amazing ability.”
—Former Asrtos GM Gerry Hunsicker

“He’s probably the best closer in the game besides Mariano.”
—NL MVP Albert Pujols

“I saw it firsthand. Fastball and slider. He’s got good stuff.”
—All-Star Mike Sweeney

“He throws the ball 97 mph, and he’s got one of the best sliders in the league.”
—All-Star Scott Rolen

“That kids is really learning how to shine of the big stage. He’s got just electric stuff.”
—Cy Young winner Roger Clemens

“He’s just dominant at the end of a game.”
—Former teammate Jeff Bagwell

“He’s been closing people down and now we expect that from him.”
—Former teammate Lance Berkman

“Lidge is unbelievable.”
—All-Star Jim Edmonds

“Brad always had the talent. He could throw things that most of us couldn’t even get away with."
—All-Star Billy Wagner

“I love Brad. He is so much fun to watch.”
—Wagner

“We all knew Brad had great stuff. Did we know he’d turn into the monster he became in just a few months? No.”
—Former teammate Brad Ausmus

“Brad has always been a full-gonzo guy.”
—Astros GM Tim Purpura

“We have a lot of confidence handing the ball to Brad.”
—Former teammate Andy Pettitte