MESA, Ariz. -– As Sean Doolittle continues preparing for his season in the Cactus League, the A’s closer is taking an interest in a development unfolding across the country in the Grapefruit League.
Former A’s closer Andrew Bailey, after years of battling elbow and shoulder problems, is a leading contender to lock down the Philadelphia Phillies’ closer job. Oakland fans will remember Bailey as the reliever who came out of nowhere to win a roster spot in 2009, represent the A’s in the All-Star Game that year and cap his season by being named the American League’s Rookie of the Year.