As redsr noted in the Fogg thread, Bailey is expected to pitch Thursday vs. the Phillies per Hal McCoy.
The Real McCoy | Cincinnati Reds baseball newsTo replace him, the Reds called up relief pitcher Gary Majewski, which begs the question. Who starts Thursday in Philadelphia, Fogg’s turn?
Manager Dusty Baker was coy about it, but it is finally Homer Bailey time. Bailey was scheduled to pitch for the Class AAA Louisville Bats tonight and will, but is expected to pitch only two innings and take the rest of the night off.
He’ll face the Phillies Thursday in Philadelphia.
Personally I don't like this move much as a Phillies lineup is the last thing that Homer on a bad night needs with guys like Rollins, Utley and Howard. I hate to be pessimistic, but his latest outings have not inspired confidence. But perhaps with his attitude, he regressed not due to any lack of talent, but to a bad attitude (ie, upset with not being called-up yet.)
My prediction: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K