Bailey optioned
The Reds optioned Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville. No great surprise. Rotation will be what we've been saying:
Aaron Harang
Bronson Arroyo
Johnny Cueto
Josh Fogg
Edinson Volquez
posted by John Fay at 3:27 PM
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008Aaron Harang Bronson Arroyo Johnny Cueto Josh Fogg Edinson Volquez |
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Post a Comment*Can't say I'm not surprised. I think this is the right move, rather than letting him linger in the bullpen, or trial by fire on the rotation. He's got some things to work on in AAA. Not a problem, remember, he's only 21 years old, and 3 years out of high school. He has time. Don't fret. He'll be back.
I think it was the right thing to do.
He will be better off there than in the Bullpen.
That was great article on the bullpen today. I will be anxious to see how that ends up. I assume since the truck leaves for the North today we will hear a few other cuts soon.
I think this will do him more good than throwing from the pen. This way he gets more innings and oppurtuniteds to tweak his mechanics. I still have faith in Kid Texas.
This is a great move. I look forward to Homer working his bugs out.
AAA squad is going to be very good with a great outfield, 2 ML starting pitchers with something to prove and a lot of other talent. The bullpen there will be excellant also.
Go Bats!
Not surprised,Nuke needs to go see Crash Davis.His control is out-of-control.
"When in the show,speak kindly of me".
Crash Davis
I have to agree, it was the right move to make. I'll get in some games in Louisville and will give you guys reports on how Bailey progresses.
I also think the cuts will start today
Hey John, I saw a rumor on SI.com that said the Reds and Phillies were discussing a trade of Stanton for Wes Helms. Is there any truth to this? It is kind of off of the subject, but it would free up a spot for Mercker so I am curious.
You beat me to it Aaron, I was just thinking the same thing. Why Cueto? He's younger, less experienced, and has worse numbers. People gush about his ability, but they do about Volquez too. Why not Volquez every 5 days instead of every so often?
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Aaron,
Maybe. But, look at like this: Do you remember the rotation breaking ST last year? Doesn't this one give you hope? Me too.
We all knew that this was going to happen. What about all the other roster moves? Anything else going to happen today?
please get rid of stanton, he's been garbage since he got here!
one of the blogger favorites hits the dust.. I dont think he comes back with the Reds.
His "mechanics" are not the problem
I see Homer being a long reliever
Cueto is No. 3 because that's how they line up right now.
The Helms-Stanton thing was reported in Phillips Daily News. The Phillies need pitching. Helms and Stanton make similar money. Helms could get at-bats as a right-handed first baseman.
Stanton for the phillies Bat boy is great deal,anything would be great.
Unload this guy,PLEASEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
John, any word on when to expect more cuts?
Saltilamachia (Spelling?) got sent to Triple A for Texas any way we can get him in a trade so we can have a real catcher?
Homer is better off starting in AAA this year and developing at taht level a bit more. He and Belisle in Louisville, the Bats will have a good 1-2 until they are needed in Cincinnati. If the Stanton for Helms deal is for real, it would not break my heart, but how would that effect Votto?
I'm in favor of a Helms-for-Stanton swap because not only does it allow Mercker AND Bray to make the team, but because Helms would make the bench VERY strong. I am definitely liking how this team is coming together.
Helms for stanton??? ill take that anyday! we could use another right handed hitter
O no Bailey is coming here, you all can have him. Or go down to the lookouts, sorry i just think he has a bad attitude towards fans. I met him several times.
Wow, I made a pitch on CTR's site to consider flipping Cueto and Volquez in the rotation before reading similar comments on this site. Guess I'm not alone in wondering about this!
Crimany, I hope the Stanton for Helms deal is merely rumor...and not ACTUALLY being considered. I can't take many more going-nowhere journeymen on this team...Affeldt, Fogg, Hairston, Helms?
Is this REALLY the stuff championship ballclubs are made of? I don't believe it is...Votto, Bruce, Phillips, Cueto. That's the stuff...
I agree that Bailey needs more seasoning. A trade would settle things a little as far as the left handed end of things go, but there is still a decision to be made on the right handed side.
I am in total agreement of moving Stanton if possible. And, it will probably be easier to move Helms than Stanton as the year progresses. Do it and do it asap!
Bailey should pitching over Fogg.
Fogg is our insurance plan for the rookies not the other way around. Bailey had 4 wins in 9 games as a rookie. He could just as easily have 12 wins in 27 appearances this year. Bailey could benefit more than Fogg and put up similar numbers.
Stupid stupid stupid.
Helms is terrible. His stats are available on the web for free, by the way.
Rather have Stanton than a right handed hitter who can't hit. The guy has 1 good year out of 7 or 8, and that was in half of a season.
WHen are the starting pitchers going to be announced? I really want Cueto on my fantasy team but he is not available until the starting rotation is announced . . .
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