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MartyFan · 01-24-2007, 09:48 PM

Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006
01/24/2007 2:47 PM ET
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com

CINCINNATI -- This news wouldn't really fall under the category of a surprise.

As buzz about Reds top prospect Homer Bailey continues to build, the starting pitcher just added one more accolade to his resume. On Wednesday, the organization named Bailey winner of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award as the 2006 Minor League Player of the Year.

The award is named after Bender, who spent 64 years in baseball. His last 39 years in the game were with the Reds' scouting and player development departments.

The 20-year-old Bailey was 10-6 with a 2.47 ERA in 26 starts combined at Class A Sarasota and Double-A Chattanooga. The right-hander struck out 156 batters, compared to 50 walks.

The seventh overall pick of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, Bailey was an All-Star from both the Florida State and Southern Leagues last season and named as both leagues' top prospect. He was also selected to pitch in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.

Bailey's adjustment from Class A to Double-A was impressive. He did not allow a run over his first three starts, covering 17 innings, and twice notched a season-high 11 strikeouts in a game. With the Lookouts, he went 7-1 with a 1.59 ERA in 13 starts as the clamoring intensified for Bailey to be promoted to the Majors.

That didn't happen, as the Reds have been deliberate and cautious with Bailey's development. He will be in Major League camp as a non-roster player during Spring Training with an outside chance of joining the rotation as the fifth starter. However both general manager Wayne Krivsky and manager Jerry Narron have already indicated Bailey will likely begin 2007 at Triple-A Louisville.

Other Reds prospects were also recognized on Wednesday. First baseman Joey Votto was named the organization's Hitter of the Year and pitcher Johnny Cueto the Pitcher of the Year.

Playing for Chattanooga, Votto led the Southern League with a .319 average and was its Most Valuable Player. The 23-year-old had 22 homers and 77 RBIs and also led the league in hits (162), doubles (46), on-base percentage (.408), slugging percentage (.547), extra-base hits (70), total bases (278), runs scored (85) and walks (78).

Cueto was 15-3 with a 3.00 ERA in 26 starts at Class A Dayton and Sarasota. The 21-year-old right-hander led all Reds Minor League pitchers in victories, and he was second behind Bailey in strikeouts with 143.

This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

mole44 · 01-24-2007, 10:16 PM

well duh

goreds2 · 01-24-2007, 10:29 PM

dougdirt · 01-25-2007, 01:25 AM

I still think Joey Votto got hosed on this thing.

icehole3 · 01-25-2007, 06:27 AM

Votto is good but Bailey is the truth, comeon Doug

Highlifeman21 · 01-25-2007, 12:12 PM

All this should tell us is what every good businessman already knows.... buy low, sell high.

Bailey's value is probably the highest we'll ever see it in a Reds uniform.

Sell high.

dougdirt · 01-25-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehole3

Votto is good but Bailey is the truth, comeon Doug

Better prospect? Homer Bailey.
Better season? Joey Votto.

Votto led the league in Batting Average (.319, one of only 2 players to hit .300)
Led the league in slugging (.547, one of only 2 players to slug .500)
Led the league in OBP (.408, second place was .387)
Led the league in OPS (.956, second place was .875)
He led the league in walks (78, second place had 71)
He led the league in doubles (46, second place had 39)
He led the league in hits (162, second place had 150)
He led the league in runs (85, Second place had 79)
He was 2nd in the league in HR (22)
He was 3rd in the league in RBI (77)
He was 6th in the league in stolen bases with 24

Homer Bailey had a great season. Joey Votto dominated his league for an entire season. I mean in the 11 major offensive categories, he led the league in 8 of them, finished 2nd in 1, third in 1 and as a first basemen he finished 6th in stolen bases.

dougdirt · 01-25-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highlifeman21

All this should tell us is what every good businessman already knows.... buy low, sell high.

Bailey's value is probably the highest we'll ever see it in a Reds uniform.

Sell high.

Unless his value is high enough to return you a #1 pitcher, you keep him. No one is out there trading #1 pitchers (becuase well they are a rare breed of only 10-15 anyways).

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dougdirt The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,696	Re: Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006 I still think Joey Votto got hosed on this thing. __________________ www.redsminorleagues.com

01-25-2007, 06:27 AM	#5
icehole3 Member Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,027	Re: Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006 Votto is good but Bailey is the truth, comeon Doug

01-25-2007, 12:12 PM	#6
Highlifeman21 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol, just around the corner from ESPN Posts: 8,694	Re: Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006 All this should tell us is what every good businessman already knows.... buy low, sell high. Bailey's value is probably the highest we'll ever see it in a Reds uniform. Sell high.

01-24-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
MartyFan You're soaking in it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,334	Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006 Bailey Reds' top Minor Leaguer of 2006 01/24/2007 2:47 PM ET By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com CINCINNATI -- This news wouldn't really fall under the category of a surprise. As buzz about Reds top prospect Homer Bailey continues to build, the starting pitcher just added one more accolade to his resume. On Wednesday, the organization named Bailey winner of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award as the 2006 Minor League Player of the Year. The award is named after Bender, who spent 64 years in baseball. His last 39 years in the game were with the Reds' scouting and player development departments. The 20-year-old Bailey was 10-6 with a 2.47 ERA in 26 starts combined at Class A Sarasota and Double-A Chattanooga. The right-hander struck out 156 batters, compared to 50 walks. The seventh overall pick of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, Bailey was an All-Star from both the Florida State and Southern Leagues last season and named as both leagues' top prospect. He was also selected to pitch in the MLB All-Star Futures Game. Bailey's adjustment from Class A to Double-A was impressive. He did not allow a run over his first three starts, covering 17 innings, and twice notched a season-high 11 strikeouts in a game. With the Lookouts, he went 7-1 with a 1.59 ERA in 13 starts as the clamoring intensified for Bailey to be promoted to the Majors. That didn't happen, as the Reds have been deliberate and cautious with Bailey's development. He will be in Major League camp as a non-roster player during Spring Training with an outside chance of joining the rotation as the fifth starter. However both general manager Wayne Krivsky and manager Jerry Narron have already indicated Bailey will likely begin 2007 at Triple-A Louisville. Other Reds prospects were also recognized on Wednesday. First baseman Joey Votto was named the organization's Hitter of the Year and pitcher Johnny Cueto the Pitcher of the Year. Playing for Chattanooga, Votto led the Southern League with a .319 average and was its Most Valuable Player. The 23-year-old had 22 homers and 77 RBIs and also led the league in hits (162), doubles (46), on-base percentage (.408), slugging percentage (.547), extra-base hits (70), total bases (278), runs scored (85) and walks (78). Cueto was 15-3 with a 3.00 ERA in 26 starts at Class A Dayton and Sarasota. The 21-year-old right-hander led all Reds Minor League pitchers in victories, and he was second behind Bailey in strikeouts with 143. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. __________________ "Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."

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