Homer Bailey May Be Promoted As A Reliever

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 Homer Bailey May Be Promoted As A Reliever
Homer Bailey , the Cincinnati Reds uber pitching prospect, still isn’t pitching in Cincinnati. But he’s tearing up Triple-A hitters. Harang, Arroyo, Cueto and Volquez seem pretty safe right now, but Matt Belisle needs to show Dusty Baker that he deserves that 5th rotation spot more than Bailey. If that happens, Bailey may be promoted to the big leagues and used in a relief role ... [link]

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Bring up Bruce and Bailey? Why would you wanna bring up guys that help you win?
Published 4/28/2008 by TheNaturalMevs at Diamond Hoggers
... We've even heard that Bailey may be brought up as a reliever. Similar to what Walt Jocketty did in 2006 in St. Louis with Adam Wainwright (you'll recall Wainwright made the final out in the 2006 World Series as a bullpen arm). ...

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