Sporting News Top 10 prospects

Mark Allen Haverty wrote this article for The Sporting News. He ranked Homer Bailey at #5 and had this to say about him:

5. Homer Bailey, SP, Reds. The Reds keep saying they do not want to rush Bailey, but they don't really have a choice if their bats somehow get them into contention. And Bailey, a 2004 first-round selection who has blown through the system, might force the Reds to make the call-up even if the team is not in the hunt. Bailey was downright dominant in Double-A last year, finishing 7-1 with a 1.59 ERA and 77 K's in 68 innings. His stuff is just nasty.


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