Homer Bailey

[JKelleyRice996]

Looks like Bailey could get called up to start next Thursdays game for the Reds. He is pitching today and hasnt looked good in 1 IP as he has given up two runs already. So this might hurt his chances a bit...who else could they call up? Fogg got nailed and might end up on the DL after just one start.

[JKelleyRice996]

Bailey only went 2.2 IP today...gave up 3 hits, 2 ERs, 2 BB's, and 1 K. He threw a total of 49 pitches.

[JKelleyRice996]

From Rotoworld:

The Reds are expected to call up Homer Bailey to start Thursday against the Phillies.

A tough assignment in what will be his 2008 debut. Bailey will get the call despite a poor May in Triple-A. He's well worth having stashed away in NL-only leagues, but the smart play would be to keep him reserved this week.

Source: Dayton Daily News

[B-Chad]

Does anyone expect him to have any value in 12 team mixed leagues? Right now looking at his numbers he looks no better then a stream option in only the most perfect conditions... but it would be nice to get some other thoughts.

[Da Rook]

He only went 2.2 innings because he was on a pitch count. The Reds are starting him Thursday, so this was a tune-up for him to get ready for that start. I dunno what type of value he will have, but the Reds have been lucky with young SP this year...Cuerto and Volquez. So maybe Baily can have a "Bruce-like" impact on the Reds.

[Nihil]

Bailey had a nice outing on May 27th: 6IP, 6H, 1ER, 4BB, 4K
Nice, not great. He's been walking too many people lately and before that start, he had a string of bad ones. I certainly wouldn't start him against the Phillies this week.