Farmers Only: Homer Bailey just may have AAA figured out

by BK on Jun 18, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Farmers only

Homey

Louisville beat Norfolk pretty handily 6-2 on another impressive start by Homer Bailey. Homer went 8 shutout innings and struck out 7 while walking only 1. In his 5 starts since coming back from Cincinnati, Bailey's given up 3 runs in 37 1/3 innings for an ERA of 0.72. He's also struck out 31 in that span while only walking 8. Daniel Dorn was 3-for-4 and Luis Bolivar had two hits to lead the offense. The Tides put together a rally in the 9th off of Camilo Vazquez, making his AAA debut, but it wasn't enough to take the lead, even with 2-for-4 days by former Reds Jolbert Cabrera and Chad Moeller. Up next: Justin Lehr takes on Norfolk at 7:05.
Carolina was rained out. They play a doubleheader in Tennessee starting at noon. Travis Wood and Zach Stewart take the hill. I like our chances.

Klinker

Matt Klinker had a very nice start coming off the DL as Sarasota won 3-1 against Clearwater. Klinker went 5 2/3 of shutout ball, striking out 7 hitters and walking nobody. Jake Kahaulelio and Denis Phipps had two hits each. Up next: Travis Webb takes on Clearwater at 7. Also, Joey Votto should be getting the start at 1B for the S-Reds, and our own Charlie Scrabbles is rumored to be attending this one.
J.C. Sulbaran got shelled as Dayton lost to Lansing 12-7. Kevyn Feiner was 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored to lead the offensive attack. Michael Konstanty hit his 2nd HR of the year, and David Sappelt, Andrew Means, and Kyle Day all had two hits each. Up next: Matt Fairel takes on West Michigan at 7.
Roster Moves: Chris Valaika is back from the DL, although he didn't play yesterday. Jordan Smith was placed on the DL in Carolina, as was Aguido Gonzalez in Dayton.

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Homer BAAAAiley

by greg456 on Jun 18, 2009 7:45 AM EDT reply actions

isn't 23 a bit young to diagnose him as a 4A player?

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jun 18, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

homer's success can be pretty easily traced back to the day he went to a new splitter

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20090617/COLUMNISTS01/906170428/1002/sports/Bailey+s+split+decision+has+foes+dazzled

it makes sense. combined with his velocity getting back up to 97 on his two-seamer, the splitter has become the deceptive pitch he never had before. could spell really good things for the future.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jun 18, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions

How many people named Rick do you have working at that place?

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 18, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions

in sports, there used to be three

now its just the two of us. also, i replaced a guy named rick.

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Jun 18, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

This article is exciting.

It doesn’t really explain his increased velocity though. Rgardless, if he keeps this up Arroyo and/or Harang become very tradable.

Isn't there a slanket somewhere you should be filling with your farts?

by nycredsfan on Jun 18, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Harang

still wouldnt trade him.

Arroyo, Maloney, Owings….all yes. Harang, no.

"Avoid the Clap, Jimmy Dugan. That's good advice!"

by jmgard6 on Jun 18, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I actually agree with pronto a little in the thought that the Reds dicked with Homer’s mechanics for a while, finally giving up and getting him back to where he was. But wasn’t there a story somewhere that he’s had leg issues off and on for a while too?

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 18, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

So the Reds coaching is helping?

Take that, Pronto!

by ken on Jun 18, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Probably should have read the article first

Thanks, Justin Lehr.

by ken on Jun 18, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Dragons ready to be called up

First three batters in the bottom of the first all bunted, and all reached base. The Dragons didn’t score in the inning

I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.

by chazerize on Jun 18, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Best reasons to see minor league games

I took the family to the Dragon’s game last night. We saw:
3 bunts in one inning >ok, 2 bunts, one error>. And no runs scored!
4 pitchers and 2 managers thrown out of the game.
2 triples
1 grand slam

All in one game! All that was missing was a triple play, and I would have told my kids to never watch another game, because they had seen it all!

Rounding Third and heading for...someone put butter in my beer....

by videobum on Jun 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions