On this date, 19 years ago, the Phillies added the final piece to their World Series roster

On November 7, 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired closer Brad Lidge and Eric Bruntlett in a trade with the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Phillies sent Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary, and Mike Costanzo to Houston. Although Lidge had struggled in his final two seasons with the Astros, the trade ultimately secured the final key piece for Philadelphia's upcoming championship run.

Writer Ben Silver highlights that Lidge reinvented himself in Philadelphia, completing a perfect 2008 campaign without blowing a single regular season or postseason save. Lidge anchored a bullpen known as 'The Bridge to Lidge' alongside J.C. Romero, Ryan Madson, Chad Durbin, and Clay Condrey, culminating in the Phillies winning the 2008 World Series.