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Reds Send Homer Bailey To Minor Leagues

The Reds have optioned pitcher Homer Bailey to Triple-A Louisville after he was roughed up on Saturday.

Bailey lasted just 4 1/3 innings against the Indians, allowing six runs on three hits and six walks.

Cincinnati's No. 1 pick in the June 2004 draft, Bailey was recalled from Friday when Edinson Volquez went on the 15-day disabled list.

Via ESPN

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Phillips: Indians Kept Me From Smiling

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips didn't reflect fondly on the years he spent with the Indians.

Cleveland and Cincinnati will face off in interleague play.

"I have no beef no more with the Cleveland Indians. I'm done with that. As long as we beat their butts, that's all I care about." Phillips said.

Phillips was traded from the Indians to the Reds in 2006, a move he desired.

"Cleveland wouldn't let me be myself, wouldn't let me be me," he said. "When somebody takes the joy away from the game by wanting you to be a certain way and play a certain way, that's kind of hard for a player to perform. When I was with Montreal (before his trade to Cleveland), nobody said anything to me and I got the job as a No. 1 prospect. That's why the Indians wanted me."

Via Cincinnati Enquirer

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Reds Get Rule 5 Pick Player Back

The Nationals have returned reliever Terrell Young, their Rule 5 pick, to the Cincinnati Reds.

The right-hander was the first selection made in last December's Rule 5 draft, but he injured his shoulder in spring training and spent the last month on the 15-day disabled list. Once he became healthy, Young was placed on waivers. And once he cleared, he was given back to the Reds. The Nationals get $25,000 back of the $50,000 they originally paid to draft him.

Via Washington Times

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