Charlie Manuel called in on the Power Alley show on XM radio earlier today and said that Brad Lidge will make a rehab appearance in the minors as early as tomorrow.

SI.com’s Jon Heyman is reporting that the Phillies are a little leery of adding Seattle’s Erik Bedard and that Bedard needs to prove his shoulder is healthy before being one of the top trade options.  Heyman reported that Boston’s Brad Penny and Seattle’s Jared Washburn right now are the two most appealing starters on the trade market.

The BigGreek’s take: Penny signed a reasonable contract with the Red Sox and so far has performed well.   The problem is that Boston is in a position of strength and Penny isn’t worth overpaying for.  Neither is Washburn who is pitching well in Seattle – a very pitcher friendly park after not pitching well the past couple seasons.   I’d wait to see if Bedard can prove he’s healthy.  He pitched well in Baltimore two years ago in a ballpark that is more hitter friendly and could be productive in Philly.