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Bailey demoted

26. March 2008  - Published by Dan Clasgens
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In a move that surprised nobody, the Reds optioned young right-hander Homer Bailey to Triple A Louisville on Wednesday. The move leaves with the Reds with 35 healthy players on the roster with opening day now just four days away.

The 21-year old hurler had an unimpressive spring, allowing 11 earned runs on 24 hits and 16 walks in 19 innings pitched. He struck out 11 batters and lacked command most of camp.

Bailey, who was one of the most anticipated call-ups in franchise history last June, has struggled with his velocity and has had a tough time dealing with the pressure of being a premium prospect.

His demotion is a further indicator that fellow youngsters Johnny Cueto and Edinson Volquez have made the rotation and also favors Josh Fogg's chances of starting the season with a spot, though manager Dusty Baker has yet to officially confirm any of that.

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Jimmy Dinsmore
Jimmy Dinsmore
3/26/2008 7:07:42 PM #
two words: Head Case.
Guy has all the talent in the world, but doesn't appear (at least not yet) to have the mental makeup to be a front line starter in MLB. He needs good coaching to help him get over this. Some guys never do. I am not giving up on him. Everyone needs to remember that he's only 21. Give it time.
Dan Clasgens
Dan Clasgens
3/26/2008 7:32:49 PM #
I think Bailey will be ok...getting sent down may be the best thing that happened to him. The refreshing part about the Reds now is they actually have some a stable of talented, young arms. Trading Homer now is no good as his value is down. Let him throw in DaVille for now and we will see him again when he's ready and needed.
Adam Bartel
Adam Bartel
3/26/2008 8:27:59 PM #
It's funny, the night he made his debut, the only thing I kept thinking was "this guy's got a lot of Turk Wendell in him".  He's got plenty of time to mature, I'm hoping it's just a phase, if they can get him to throw strikes I have a feeling eveything else will work itself out.
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