In an effort to stack as many bullpen arms as possible, the Yankees have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Andrew Bailey. Should Bailey pitch for the big league club, his deal would be worth $2.5 million with a 2015 option plus a buyout. The deal was first reported by Buster Olney. Bailey, 29, is coming off a disappointing 2013 season in which he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. His two years in Boston were marred by injuries which limited him to just 44 innings pitched and a bloated 4.91 ERA. Bailey is a local Jersey guy who attended college in Staten Island. He was once considered one of the best closers in the game as a member of the A's. He posted an ERA of 2.07 with 75 saves from 2009-'11 before signing a free agent contract with the Red Sox. Because of his injury, Bailey is a low risk/high reward signing. He might be available midseason, which would add depth to a bullpen that right now has some questions in it.
Yankees sign Andrew Bailey
Yankees sign Andrew Bailey
Yankees sign Andrew Bailey
In an effort to stack as many bullpen arms as possible, the Yankees have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with reliever Andrew Bailey. Should Bailey pitch for the big league club, his deal would be worth $2.5 million with a 2015 option plus a buyout. The deal was first reported by Buster Olney. Bailey, 29, is coming off a disappointing 2013 season in which he had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. His two years in Boston were marred by injuries which limited him to just 44 innings pitched and a bloated 4.91 ERA. Bailey is a local Jersey guy who attended college in Staten Island. He was once considered one of the best closers in the game as a member of the A's. He posted an ERA of 2.07 with 75 saves from 2009-'11 before signing a free agent contract with the Red Sox. Because of his injury, Bailey is a low risk/high reward signing. He might be available midseason, which would add depth to a bullpen that right now has some questions in it.