Oak Sports Management client Frank Gailey has been traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Philadelphia Phillies for OF Ben Francisco. Gailey, a native of Philadelphia, attended Archbishop Carroll High School and West Chester University. Last season, he helped the New Hampshire Fisher Cats win the Eastern League Championship while posting a combined 5-6 record with 2 saves. In 4 minor league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Gailey was 23-15 with a 2.45 ERA in 304.1 IP (69 BB/293 K). In 2010, he also was named by MiLB.com as the Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Reliever of the Year.
Frank’s comments on being dealt to the Phillies: ”I wouldn’t have begun my baseball career if it wasn’t for the Blue Jays. They are a class act organization and I am thankful. I have learned a lot and it’s really a bitter sweet moment for me but I am very excited to get the opportunity to play for the team I grew up watching and rooting for. It’s a dream come true to be part of the Phillies”
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