In fact, Bailey’s agent, who also represents Derek Jeter, is in Tampa and said the contract has not been signed. And Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said it hasn’t been signed. Bailey did sign a contract Wednesday — with the Topps baseball card company.
Instead of flying to Tampa, Bailey put on his uniform and worked out with the team Wednesday.
Bailey has a 49-45 lifetime record with a 4.25 ERA in 143 starts since making his big league debut in 2007 when he was 19.
But over the last three seasons he is 33-29 record with a 3.79 ERA with two no-hitters in the last two years. After throwing his second no-hitter last year Bailey smiled and said, “Just means more money.” Indeed, it certainly did.
In 32 starts last season he was 11-12 with a 3.49 ERA in 32 starts. He had a career best 209 innings and a career- best 199 strikeouts.
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