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As he nears return, Andrew Bailey ‘[doesn't] really care’ about role 07.28.12 at 1:23 pm ET
By Jashvina Shah

Andrew Bailey

NEW YORK — Pitcher Andrew Bailey, who took the trip with the Red Sox to New York, said it doesn’t matter what his pitching role is with the Red Sox once he returns from injury. With Alfredo Aceves having recovered from a rocky start to become a highly effective closer (he’s converted 19 of his last 21 save opportunities with a 2.51 ERA in his last 41 appearances dating to April 23), Bailey said that he will contribute out of the bullpen however the Red Sox see fit to use him.

“I don’t really care. I just want to pitch,” Bailey said. “At this point I’ve missed enough time to know that, he’s done a hell of a job this year and the bullpen’s been great all year. I just kind of want to find my role, whatever that is and finish this year and get to the playoffs. That’s what our goal is.

“I’ve said that from day one, even in Oakland. I don’t really care what I’m doing as long as I’m pitching in the big leagues and we’re winning. That’s all I care about. Individual stats aren’t really a big thing for me.”

The 28-year-old threw a live batting practice session on Saturday (with Pedro Ciriaco and Daniel Nava standing at the plate against him) which featured sets of 15 and then 10 pitches.

“I felt good,” Bailey said. “Each and every time out it’s going to get better. First time facing live hitters, it’s just kind of working on throwing the ball. Same thing with this. You can’t ever simulate a game situation so keep looking forward to the next step and like I said it’s kind of just over the next couple of days, Tuesday or Wednesday, is when I’ll start.”

Bailey said that he is now ready to commence a rehab assignment.

“That’s the next step,” said Bailey, who underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb just prior to the start of the season. “I don’t think we have any more live BPs or anything to get to so it just depends on when and where and figuring out the schedule forward.”

The righty said he’s hoping his rehab stint won’t take as long as spring training.

“We’re just going to go one at a time for right now,” Bailey said. “I’m sure the process of getting back is probably throwing back to back and that kind of stuff. So a couple [games] and then back to back [outings] and maybe one more and we’ll be good to go.”

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  • Med X

    Jenks Bailey Lackey What do the medical staff evaluate?

  • Jimtyrrell

    Will be glad to have him back. We need more people who display by their body language that winning is the only thing. You can have the big contract guys. The only reason we signed Carl Crawford is because he stole 6 bases on us in one game. WRONG REASON! Now we have to eat the contract.
    Man that’s a big meal. What’s Gonzo’s BA with runners in scoring position.

  • Jovet13

    boston

  • Jack Burton

    “What’s Gonzo’s BA with runners in scoring position.”

    .406.  Nice try.  If you are going to criticize, at least pick a stat that deserves criticism (and it’s not like those aren’t out there).  Hitting with RISP is what he is doing well, it is the overall production that is only league average.  And…body language? Really?  You think that is how games are won?

  • James

    Gonzo is the number 1 hitter in baseball with RISP this year. Get a clue.

  • Gina h

    Start Big Ben or flacco? Considering steelers may run more to protect Ben.

  • Gina h

    Start Big Ben or flacco? Considering steelers may run more to protect Ben.

  • Gina h

    Start Big Ben or flacco? Considering steelers may run more to protect Ben.

  • Gina h

    Start Big Ben or flacco? Considering steelers may run more to protect Ben.

  • Gina h

    Start Big Ben or flacco? Considering steelers may run more to protect Ben.

  • Buckeye7922

    Jermaine Gresham, or Martellus Bennett

  • Pianoman_9

    Start Carson Palmer or Phillip Rivers

  • Ty

    I’d say you’re a complete waste, but who am I to judge? Hope you find some meaning in your life one day, “tom”.

  • pete

    The Celtics are an embarrassment to Boston no heart no desire and they could care less win or lose.
    Pierce is the worst Celtic ever 15 years for nothing with success only one year. He does not belong in the same class as all the other greats. ownership should of traded him after 2008 because he has suck ever since

  • Rich

    Anyone can score on Pierce because he sucks

  • PPfan

    Pete, get a grip. Go back to Orlando, where you came from. Pierce is the best and a couple of injuries here and there and Celtics would have had the championship in 2010 and scared the bleep out of Miami last year.

  • Kenny Powers

    Funny how some of these pathetic Knicks fans grab a few playoff victories, their first in years, and proceed to defecate all over the moment with no class. I guess you’re just used to how fleeting these moments are for you. Boston, like Arnold, will be back. Afraid I can’t say the same for Carmelo and company.

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