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Fantasy Write-Up of Homer Bailey

Amanda — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:33:48 +0000

Not sure what’s wrong with Bailey’s surname, but the outlook on his fantasy career doesn’t sound so hot.
Why Good Fantasy GMs Should Stay Away from Homer Bailey on Crooked … [visit site to read more]

Think Fast

Amanda — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:29:35 +0000

FSN Ohio has a segment before some of the games called “Think Fast” in which they do some free association with one of the players: Jim Day give a bunch of rapid fire words and the player is supposed to say the first thing that comes to mind.

On the eve of his first start, FSNO featured Homer Bailey. Here are several of his answers for your psychological analysis enjoyment:

hero – “gladiator”
pop – “goes the weasel”
sushi – “tastes like … [visit site to read more]

What Wearing His Number Says About You

Amanda — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:24:37 +0000

When you choose a jersey to wear, you’re honoring that player, but you’re also telling the world that you identify with his character. Here’s what you say about yourself by donning #34.

You know that good things come to those who wait. You keep hope, even though the tough times, always with the notion of something better around the corner. You’re an easy-going, well-liked optimist. Either that, or you’ve got a thing for long, dark … [visit site to read more]

References

Amanda — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:17:29 +0000

Player Bio on Reds.com

Homer Bailey on Wikipedia

Homer Bailey Baseball Statistics on The Baseball Cube

Texas … [visit site to read more]

Non-Baseball Stuff

Amanda — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:09:30 +0000

David “Homer” Dewitt Bailey Jr. was born May 3, 1986, in La Grange, Texas. Reds fans have been drooling over visages of Baily in the minors with his shoulder-length brown hair, but he cut it much shorter for his major league debut on June 8, 2007. He looks much better with his hair short.

Homer’s father, David, mother, and sisters, Jessica and Crystal, were in the stands for his debut against the Indians. They’re about as easy-going and quintessentially Texan as you can imagine. No wonder he … [visit site to read more]

Baseball Stuff

Amanda — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:08:16 +0000

Homer Bailey is the youngest and most anticipated starting pitcher to Reds fan since Ryan Wagner. He’s a strong one with a fast ball that hits the mid-90s and a wicked curveball. His off-speed stuff was slower in developing and was what kept him from being brought up before, along with his ability to handle baserunners.

And, really, there’s some debate about whether Homer’s readiness really had much to do with his call-up. He may well be ready for the … [visit site to read more]