Farmers only: Homer dominates for 5 and two-thirds, and then that happens

by Rick House on Jul 8, 2008 2:56 AM EDT in News Comment 27 comments

My new theory is that Homer can be dominant when he wants to be and just sucks ass to make us mad so that the Reds will trade him. He was one out away from a nearly flawless 6 innings before giving up 3 singles, a double and another single to guys he easily dispatched twice before in the game. Anybody else have a more-outlandish-yet-plausible theory?

Bailey

Triple-A: Homer Bailey pitched beautifully through 5.2 innings (1H, 0BB, 0R, 7K) before vomiting all over the mound with 2 outs in the 6th, ultimately losing the game 4-3. He's taunting us.

Double-A: Sam Lecure struck out 8 in 7 innings, but Chattanooga lost 4-3.

High A: The S-Reds managed only 3 hits and generally sucked in a 2-1 loss, although Philippe-Alexandre Valiquette has his ERA down to 2.89 (lower than it was in Dayton) and has 48 strikeouts on the year in 45 innings. Just sayin', he might be cruisin for another promotion.

Horst

Low A: Neftali Soto was 2 for 4 with a double in Dayton's 9-1 win. Jeremy Horst struck out 7 and allowed just 1 run in 5 innings in his second career start. He was our 21st-round pick last year out of Iowa Western CC, but he's been a terrific reliever to this point and now looks like he might be a quality starter. I'll try to find out more about him, but for now he's definitely on the radar.

Also, the DSL Reds played the Diamondbacks/Reds, which I still haven't wrapped my head around, and if you want to read about that, go here. Miguel Rodriguez was 2 for 5 with a double.

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Homer Bailey

Obviously, he needs an MRI!

Actually, I think it might be something I’ve noticed with other young stud pitchers. And even some not-so-young ones. He struggles with men on. Part of it might be the windup vs. the stretch, but probably it’s mostly just the distraction, especially if the runner has some speed. I haven’t seen Bailey in awhile, but I remember him as having trouble holding runners on. Which, IME, is not unusual for pitchers like him. Runners probably haven’t gotten on base too often against him, so he doesn’t have a lot of experience with the situation.

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by BubbaFan on Jul 8, 2008 6:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Homer

From Redsminorleagues.com:

Homer Bailey allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and no walk in 6 innings and struck out 8 on 82 pitches. His final line should have been 6ip, 1er, 4h, 0bb and 7K, but Mackowiak and Dickerson had some issues in the outfield in the 6th inning and let the third out land at their feet, it was ruled a double and it plated two runs. The next batter singled and plated the guy who hit the ‘double’. Great game by Bailey, but the line doesn’t do him justice for what he did on the mound.

by phantomo88 on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bailey

Yeah, the way I read the gamelog there seemed to be some questionable things going on on defense. I’m actually pleased by the way things went. He needs to miss bats, and he did that, including getting the last batter in the sixth on strikes. Oh, and he didn’t walk a batter.

by Brian B on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

cool

one of the perils of just reading the box score

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OMG! Baserunners!

Hotshot kid pitchers inevitably rise to a level of competition at which they can no longer survive by throwing fastballs at other 19-year-olds. That means the opposition will get their hits and score runs. If a pitcher can’t stay in stride when that happesn, if he gets flustered and panics, then he’s going to pitch like Bailey. (Can’t recall the details, but I believe Volquez has said that one big reason for his success this season was finally learning not to go to pieces everytime he let runners on.)

by justcorbly on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jack Wilson

What the hell are the Dodgers doing trying to trade for Jack Wilson? And then today I learn they may be offering Matt Kemp! Quick, offer LA Paul Janish and Norris Hopper before crack wears off!

by Brian B on Jul 8, 2008 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thrown in Corey

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 8, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tickets please

I’m trying to make the game tonight or tomorrow if I can find a ticket. Honk if you know someone who has an extra.

by Brian B on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The one time I went to Wrigley

I showed up after the game had started and got really good seats along the first base line from a scalper for like $25. One way to go.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i did the exact same

we ended up in a box in like the 13th row, right behind first. Except we got a free lunchbox. Did you get a lunchbox?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 8, 2008 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

But someone had left a full margarita in the cupholder in the seat next to me.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 8, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i dont remember what she was drinking

does your mom like margaritas?

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 8, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

She knows it's kind of girly

but she really likes Captain and Diet.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 8, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

aw, come on

I haven’t made a Brendan’s mom joke in a long time and you go and take a shot at me like that? I oughta banish you to LGT.

I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...

by Slyde on Jul 8, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that like an LGBTA meeting?

I went to one of those in college. They were serving Captain and Diets.

by Brendanukkah on Jul 8, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But was there to drink?

He's doing it. He's eating a tire!

by Man Mountain on Jul 8, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Those weren't margaritas!

You think I’m going to use the nasty bathrooms at Wrigley?

Speaking of Wrigley, they are hosting an NHL game there on new years day 2009. Should be interesting.

by Brian B on Jul 8, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I usually do, but the scalping prices really favor the scalpers these days

I think may see if I can swing by the park today and try to pick up single seats for tomorrow’s game from the box office. They may have some singles left.

by Brian B on Jul 8, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LGTBA - Ladies Golf, Bowling and Tennis Association?

there Captains are on the diet.

"When I got my award, I just wore my usual stuff," Dunn said.
"Was it for the Reds organization or all of baseball?" Bruce said.

by Madville on Jul 8, 2008 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wait i dont get it

did bailey actually puke on the mound? or is it a metaphor?

"God has blessed me and I will continue to do my best for him. This is more important than anything I could do in baseball." -Albert Pujols

by shortstopv2 on Jul 8, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes, he threw up all over the mound

the video is on YouTube.

I want a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato chips...

by Slyde on Jul 8, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is all in the mechanics

Homer’s mechanics became messy and he left the ball up. He isn’t used to throwing overhand and it doesn’t take much to upset his balance. Defensively, the Bats are a subpar team. Not all the runs were earned but on the road you will get gyped.

Lets remember, Bailey has thrown 10 great innings and 2 bad innings. He is close. Only a matter of time before he dominates consistantly now.

by Johnnypronto on Jul 8, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa whoa whoa...

“He is close”? “Only a matter of time”? You seem to have forgotten this little gem:

He does have the body projection to gain back that power he has lost if he was roiding up, but it won’t be for another 2 years most likely.

So which is it, pronto? He’s close or he’s two years away?

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Jul 8, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

depends on the results of the mri

actually, i think pronto is just homer fucking with us

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jul 8, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know, I've always wondered

how many pro athletes come on these blog sites and comment about themselves, or their team, or other players they don’t like anonymously. Probably not very many, I know. But I’ll bet there are some!

"Just remember, it's not a lie if you believe it." - George Costanza

by beasleymachine on Jul 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs