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Andrew Bailey

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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: lbs
  • Born: May 31, 1984

  • Debut: April 6, 2009

SEASON

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Newsbreakers

November 16, 2009

Andrew Bailey has been named the American League's Rookie of the Year for 2009, according to Noah Coslov of MLB.com. He posted 26 saves and a 1.84 ERA in 83.1 innings pitched.

Our View:

Bailey won amongst a relatively weak crop that nonetheless included other worthy potential recipients in Detroit's Rick Porcello, Chicago's Gordon Beckham and Texas' Elvis Andrus. He is the first reliever to win the award since Huston Street did so for Oakland in 2005.

October 4, 2009

Andrew Bailey pitched a perfect ninth inning in his final appearance of the season on Sunday. He struck out one in a 5-3 loss to the Angels.

Our View:

Bailey has a shot at Rookie of the Year honors in the AL after a season that saw him post 26 saves in 30 opportunities. He ended the season at 6-3 with a 1.84 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 83.1 innings.

June 18, 2009

One night after blowing a save against the Dodgers, the A's ran Andrew Bailey back out in the ninth inning in another save situation. He allowed just one hit while earning his sixth save of the season.

Our View:

It seems pretty clear that Oakland wants Bailey in the game for save situations, despite the fact that he's already blown four saves this season. He has a great opportunity, but he hasn't done the best job of seizing it.

June 10, 2009

Andrew Bailey gave up three runs in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins. He allowed three hits and two walks in while taking his first loss of the season.

Our View:

Bailey has been used extensively over the past week. Tonight was his fourth appearance in the last five days. He has been the A's best reliever all season, and he should still remain Oakland's closer.

June 7, 2009

Andrew Bailey picked up his fourth save of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. He allowed a lone walk and struck out two in the ninth.

Our View:

Bailey is just 4-for-7 in save opportunities this season, but the A's seem convinced he's their guys. At least for now. If he struggles Brad Ziegler may get another shot.

June 3, 2009

Andrew Bailey picked up his third save of the season as did not allow a base runner in 1.2 innings of work in the A's 5-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.

Our View:

Bailey has blown two of his last four save opportunities, but it appears the A's are sticking with him. 13 of his 24 appearances have lasted more than one inning.

May 6, 2009

Andrew Bailey continued his remarkable start to the season with another scoreless outing. Bailey worked one inning while picking up two Ks against the Rangers.

Our View:

Bailey may not be in line for saves in the A's pen, but you would be hard pressed to find a more effective middle infield option in baseball than Bailey who has three wins, a 1.45 ERA and a K/9 mark of 10.61.

April 17, 2009

Reliever Andrew Bailey worked two hitless innings for the A's on Friday night and improved to 2-0 on the season. Through 8.1 innings this season, the rookie right-hander has allowed only one hit and struck out 11 batters.

Our View:

Bailey used an impressive spring to surprisingly win a bullpen job, and he has been nothing short of excellent thus far. Fantasy owners who use middle relievers might want to give him a look.

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