By Let Go My Ego

March 27, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Did they demote his ego too?

By Jeff

March 27, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Since when does a minor league pithcers shake off pitch selections from veteran catchers. Another reason to go back to AAA. I love Bailey, but he is very stubborn. Not always a bad trait though. But not this early!

By Spfld Res

March 27, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Maybe the Reds ought to hire Kevin Costner to come in and catch Homer for a while. Look what Kevin did for Tim Robbins in “Bull Durham” !!!

By Indians Fan

March 27, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Indians fans had this same discussion a few years ago about one of their top prospects - a can’t miss 2nd baseman who had a ton of potential but never caught on at the major league level. They moved him back and forth between the minors and majors, then finally gave up and sent him to another team. That player? Brandon Phillips. I think you all know how that turned out. Bailey might turn out to be a great pitcher, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s with another team.

By Indians Fan

March 27, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Indians fans had this same discussion a few years ago about one of their top prospects - a can’t miss 2nd baseman who had a ton of potential but never caught on at the major league level. They moved him back and forth between the minors and majors, then finally gave up and sent him to another team. That player? Brandon Phillips. I think you all know how that turned out. Bailey might turn out to be a great pitcher, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s with another team.

By Cait

March 27, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

It’s the right move. He needs to understand why he’s being sent down and take the right attitude about it. No more whining that he started against the toughest teams (NYY & Boston) and the other starters didn’t. The strike zone is the same either way, and any big league hitter can hit a fastball. So he needs to be able to throw offspeed pitches for strikes - and keep the ball down. He seems to live high in the strike zone. It scares me to watch him throw waist high pitches just asking to be smashed into the gaps.

By Cait

March 27, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

It’s the right move. He needs to understand why he’s being sent down and take the right attitude about it. No more whining that he started against the toughest teams (NYY & Boston) and the other starters didn’t. The strike zone is the same either way, and any big league hitter can hit a fastball. So he needs to be able to throw offspeed pitches for strikes - and keep the ball down. He seems to live high in the strike zone. It scares me to watch him throw waist high pitches just asking to be smashed into the gaps.

By Ncraft

March 27, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this

That was absolutely the right move. I said last year Johnny Cueto would be having us say “Homer Who”????

By Ncraft

March 27, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this

That was absolutely the right move. I said last year Johnny Cueto would be having us say “Homer Who”????

By JRed

March 26, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

Good move. Bailey is 21 years old—an age where many think they know it all—and then hit up against the reality that maybe they have something to learn—and stubbornly deny it. As a baseball player he has all the tools needed to succeed. He just needs to grow up a bit.

By HuberTucky

March 26, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

As the man said, it was Homer’s job to lose. He did just that. If he was ready and had the right stuff, he’d be on the squad. He’s obviously not and didn’t. Sadly, he’s beginning to sound like the latest pitcher the Reds organization may have ruined. I hope not and like Scott, I sure hope I’m wrong on this one.

By Reds fan

March 26, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this

Homer is a marginal MLB pitcher at this stage. I have seen him throw and have generally come away unimpressed. He belongs in AAA until he can find the strike zone and improve his attitude. All the hype the last couple of years CLEARLY went to his head. The Reds are better off w/o him for now.

By GoReds

March 26, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

Good move, Homer will be back mid-season to give the Reds it’s second wind.

By Rich Perry

March 26, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Bailey has nothing left to prove in the minors. I’d rather watch a bad Homer Bailey gain big league experience, than watch a bad Josh Fogg just be plain bad.

By got milk

March 26, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

It was easily the right move ot make. However, one of the most encouraging aspects of this year’s spring training has been Dusty’s comments about Homer’s willingness to accept coaching.

By philman

March 26, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Yes, I think it was the right move. He was all over the place in his last outing. Louisville is a good place for him.

By Scott

March 26, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

It was the only move to make, in my opinion. I have to say, I’m a little worried about Homer long-term. It appears that he may have the stuff to blow away minor leaguers, but not big leaguers. Hopefully I’m wrong.

By Howard

March 26, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

What’s the latest on the Stanton for Wes Helms deal? This possible deal was also mentioned on the mlbtraderumors.com website (along with a Helms for Steve Kline rumor, the Giants LHP). Seems like a nice move by the Reds to get out from under Stanton’s contract, while adding a nice RH bat off the bench.

By Howard

March 26, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

What’s the latest on the Stanton for Wes Helms deal? This possible deal was also mentioned on the mlbtraderumors.com website (along with a Helms for Steve Kline rumor, the Giants LHP). Seems like a nice move by the Reds to get out from under Stanton’s contract, while adding a nice RH bat off the bench.

By Dan H

March 26, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Yes, let him fine tune his command, lower his pitch count, and be mentally ready when he is summoned back to Cinci probably before the all star break.