Yanks Sign Griffin Bailey
Via Our Sports Central -
The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball announced today that The New York Yankees have purchased the contract of Sioux City Explorers RHP Griffin Bailey. Bailey will report to the Yankees Single A affiliate, Staten Island in the NY-Penn League.
Bailey, 24, appeared in seven games with the Explorers this season and went 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 17 1/3 innings of work. In his seven appearances, Bailey struck out 15 batters and allowed eight walks while holding opponents to a .246 batting average.
The Explorers acquired Bailey prior to the 2009 season in a trade with the Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League. The resident of Lexington, KY was a member of the Miners for two seasons and posted a 5-5 record with a 2.79 ERA last season. Prior to joining the Miners in 2007, Bailey was in the Houston Astros organization pitching for Greeneville of the Appalachian League.
I don’t get this one at all. You need to fill roster spots on your short-season A-Ball team with 24-year olds that you take out of the Indy Leagues?
Both Bailey and Brian Cashman are from Lexington, Kentucky. Maybe there’s some connection there…like Bailey is married to one of Cashman’s cousins or something?
Really, I understand the concept around the need for organizational filler in the minor leagues. But, if you’re going to plug a roster spot in Staten Island, shouldn’t the guy at least be younger than Phil Hughes and Francisco Cervelli?
Good call there with Lexington, but it’s just short season ball…they need guys until they get people to sign….
Besides, organizations do this all the time. Kenny Williams drafted his kids in 2 consecutive years. Schuerholtz with the Braves. Etc.
Yeah, not sure what the big deal is. It isn’t like they are paying him big money or putting him on the 40 man roster. Maybe he has some Crash Davis qualities that will help him mentor the young guys.