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NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge Monday was named the major leagues' best relief pitcher for 2008 in voting by fans.
Lidge was named the winner of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award," emblematic of the most-outstanding relief pitcher of the season.
DHL will donate $10,000 to benefit the Phillies RBI/Rookie League program in Lidge's name.
Lidge, 31, made good on all 41 save opportunities he faced this season. The right-hander also had a 2-0 record and 1.95 earn-run average in his 72 outings.
The two-time All-Star sign a contract extension this season worth $37.5 million over the next three years with a club option for 2012.
Lidge was acquired from Houston last November along with utility player Eric Bruntlett for outfielder Michael Bourn, pitcher Geoff Geary and minor-league third baseman Mike Costanzo.
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