Always been a follower, thought I should start sharing my picks and opinion.
Got two parlays for tomorrow.
1. A. Blue Jays over Royals
B. Marlins over Braves
C. White Sox over Mariners
2. A. Reds over Cubs
B. Rangers over Tigers
C. Indians over Twins
YTD 0-0
Thoughts on my pick.
Blue Jays over Royals: Going with the better team here. I don't really like the pitching match ups. Neither pitchers are stellar, Blue Jays imo just have the better run support. Wish Escobar wasn't missing the game, however Lind back in the line up has helped a lot. Villanevua will need to avoid Eric Homser though. Royals rookie, still trying to look for his 1st win hasn't allowed more than 3 runs but has walked 13 in the 4 games.
Pick: Blue Jays
Marlins over Braves: Along with my Indians pick, this worries me the most. Marlins were probably one of the hottest teams not too long ago. Marlins have dropped 9 of last 11. Nolascio's a coin flip, he has split 10 meetings vs. Braves. However I couldn't back Lowe and the Braves line up as of late. Lowe's never given a quality start vs. Marlins since joining the Braves. Braves are almost near bottom in batting category.
Pick: Marlins
White Sox over Mariners: I backed Mariners twice already in this series and got screwed. It would take me quite bit of convincing for me to back Mariners again, with Vargas starting. Vargas has thrown 2 complete games this season, that I know of. The two teams are Rays, and the O's, although it's great success. What Vargas has done against other teams is a different story. Floyd's had a decent season. Floyd's also is 3-4 with a 4.92 ERA in 10 career starts vs. Seattle, but has not allowed a run in 22 innings over his last three starts against the Mariners dating to last season. I believe Floyd's recent success vs Mariners, and White Sox's offense will get another win vs. the Mariners.
Pick: White Sox
Reds over Cubs: I don't think there is much to say about the Cubs, Zambrano has probably said what most baseball fans think of the Cubs as of late. Dempster may 2-4 with a 2.78 ERA in vs. Reds. However he won't have much run support to help him. Arrayo is even better, 4-1 with a 1.32 ERA vs Cubs last 7 meetings. Jay Bruce is on a tear this season, and has great success vs Cubs, batting .440 with four homers, seven RBIs and 10 runs in his last seven home games vs Cubs.
Pick: Reds
Rangers over Tigers: Both teams finding success with offense lately. Tigers are looking for 5th straight victory, and sweeping Rangers. However it may be hard with Ogando on the mound. Ogando is 4-0 at home this season in his 7 starts. Tigers will placing Phil Coke on the mound, Coke hasn't found much success this year with his lone win back in April 14th vs A's. Rangers are a insane 8-1 vs Lefty starters.
Pick: Rangers
Indians over Twins: Not very smart for me to say, but this is more of a gut feeling. Although I know Twins dominate this series, I believe both teams are very different this year. Twins are struggling every where with injuries, Indians may not be the best however still a good contender imho. I'm not exactly sure how the struggling Twins will take this 0-1 shutout yesterday. Pavano hasn't has success this year performing well back to back. Although Masterson has been struggling lately, he done better at home than on the road.
Pick: Indians
Leans: Brewers, Cardinals, Giants, Angels
I will probably have the other write ups later. BOL everybody
Got two parlays for tomorrow.
1. A. Blue Jays over Royals
B. Marlins over Braves
C. White Sox over Mariners
2. A. Reds over Cubs
B. Rangers over Tigers
C. Indians over Twins
YTD 0-0
Thoughts on my pick.
Blue Jays over Royals: Going with the better team here. I don't really like the pitching match ups. Neither pitchers are stellar, Blue Jays imo just have the better run support. Wish Escobar wasn't missing the game, however Lind back in the line up has helped a lot. Villanevua will need to avoid Eric Homser though. Royals rookie, still trying to look for his 1st win hasn't allowed more than 3 runs but has walked 13 in the 4 games.
Pick: Blue Jays
Marlins over Braves: Along with my Indians pick, this worries me the most. Marlins were probably one of the hottest teams not too long ago. Marlins have dropped 9 of last 11. Nolascio's a coin flip, he has split 10 meetings vs. Braves. However I couldn't back Lowe and the Braves line up as of late. Lowe's never given a quality start vs. Marlins since joining the Braves. Braves are almost near bottom in batting category.
Pick: Marlins
White Sox over Mariners: I backed Mariners twice already in this series and got screwed. It would take me quite bit of convincing for me to back Mariners again, with Vargas starting. Vargas has thrown 2 complete games this season, that I know of. The two teams are Rays, and the O's, although it's great success. What Vargas has done against other teams is a different story. Floyd's had a decent season. Floyd's also is 3-4 with a 4.92 ERA in 10 career starts vs. Seattle, but has not allowed a run in 22 innings over his last three starts against the Mariners dating to last season. I believe Floyd's recent success vs Mariners, and White Sox's offense will get another win vs. the Mariners.
Pick: White Sox
Reds over Cubs: I don't think there is much to say about the Cubs, Zambrano has probably said what most baseball fans think of the Cubs as of late. Dempster may 2-4 with a 2.78 ERA in vs. Reds. However he won't have much run support to help him. Arrayo is even better, 4-1 with a 1.32 ERA vs Cubs last 7 meetings. Jay Bruce is on a tear this season, and has great success vs Cubs, batting .440 with four homers, seven RBIs and 10 runs in his last seven home games vs Cubs.
Pick: Reds
Rangers over Tigers: Both teams finding success with offense lately. Tigers are looking for 5th straight victory, and sweeping Rangers. However it may be hard with Ogando on the mound. Ogando is 4-0 at home this season in his 7 starts. Tigers will placing Phil Coke on the mound, Coke hasn't found much success this year with his lone win back in April 14th vs A's. Rangers are a insane 8-1 vs Lefty starters.
Pick: Rangers
Indians over Twins: Not very smart for me to say, but this is more of a gut feeling. Although I know Twins dominate this series, I believe both teams are very different this year. Twins are struggling every where with injuries, Indians may not be the best however still a good contender imho. I'm not exactly sure how the struggling Twins will take this 0-1 shutout yesterday. Pavano hasn't has success this year performing well back to back. Although Masterson has been struggling lately, he done better at home than on the road.
Pick: Indians
Leans: Brewers, Cardinals, Giants, Angels
I will probably have the other write ups later. BOL everybody