 Bailor spent a month on the disabled list with a rib cage injury, and was used sparingly his first season in New York, appearing in 51 games and logging just 81 at-bats.He went into Spring training competing for either of the two middle infield positions, and began the season competing with Wally Backman and Tom Veryzer for playing time at second base.With both Bailor and Backman batting over .300 at the end of May, Bailor began seeing more playing time at short and third base.