They are saying that Bailey will make $3.5 million in 2012. Sweeney made $1.4 million in 2011, and I expect that figure will go up in 2012. How much will the Sox have left to spend on a Starting Pitcher and RH OFer?
They are estimating that he will make $3.5 million after arbitration in 2012, which is almost a one third of Papelbon's 2012 salary. Taking into account that Bailey throws about 3/4's of the innings that Papelbon throws, it is still a good deal.
There was an article after the HR Derby that said he had some soreness and he was wearing an icepack on the shoulder. He said the soreness was normal, but I was suspicious. His power stats were down after that. It was stupid to let him participate in that less than a year after the shoulder surgery.
I have always been impressed with Bailey's stuff. His elbow concerns me. The price (Reddick) is not a high one. I wonder if this is contingent on a physical. We should send him to Colon's doctor in the DR to make sure that he stays healthy. I like this deal. If we can lock down Garza, we can be a very strong team.