White Sox @ Twins
Play: Twins -112
Intrinsic Value: -126
Consider Betting Price: -113
Comment:
Silva has shown many signs that he has returned to the pitcher that he was in 05, and is no longer the struggling pitcher he was last year. Two main signs that he has drastically improved is the notion that he has been much harder to hit home runs against, something that he was prone to allowing last year, which was especially concerning since he is a sinkerball pitcher. Another sign of him being a much improved pitcher is the notion that he has put forth solid starts against teams that have given him problems in past years, including the White Sox, as he pitched five strong innings against them early this year, allowing just one run on the road. Silva has always been a much better pitcher at home, and this year is no different. Adding a change up to his pitching arsenal has allowed him to keep hitters off balance, a pitch that has been giving the White Sox problems this year. Most of Silva’s problems against the White Sox have occurred on the road, where he is a much less effective pitcher. If he continues his success today, the White Sox should have trouble scoring throughout this game, as he is backed by the best bullpen in baseball. The White Sox lineup continues to struggle, clearly misses Thome and Posednick, and is more dangerous in their home park.
Ever since Contreras put forth that dominant season in 05, I have been claiming that it was unsustainable. So far, he appears to be proving me right, as he has followed last year’s mediocre year with a sub par year so far year to date. He has really struggled with his control this year, forcing him to pitch in the stretch in a higher rate of innings than he is accustomed to. Last year, the Twins gave him problems, while there are a few role players that have hit him well. Although he has put forth solid road performances year to date, he has always been a better pitcher at home. He is backed by a decent bullpen, but a bullpen that appears to be struggling pitching to this pesky Twins lineup.
Play: Twins -112
Intrinsic Value: -126
Consider Betting Price: -113
Comment:
Silva has shown many signs that he has returned to the pitcher that he was in 05, and is no longer the struggling pitcher he was last year. Two main signs that he has drastically improved is the notion that he has been much harder to hit home runs against, something that he was prone to allowing last year, which was especially concerning since he is a sinkerball pitcher. Another sign of him being a much improved pitcher is the notion that he has put forth solid starts against teams that have given him problems in past years, including the White Sox, as he pitched five strong innings against them early this year, allowing just one run on the road. Silva has always been a much better pitcher at home, and this year is no different. Adding a change up to his pitching arsenal has allowed him to keep hitters off balance, a pitch that has been giving the White Sox problems this year. Most of Silva’s problems against the White Sox have occurred on the road, where he is a much less effective pitcher. If he continues his success today, the White Sox should have trouble scoring throughout this game, as he is backed by the best bullpen in baseball. The White Sox lineup continues to struggle, clearly misses Thome and Posednick, and is more dangerous in their home park.
Ever since Contreras put forth that dominant season in 05, I have been claiming that it was unsustainable. So far, he appears to be proving me right, as he has followed last year’s mediocre year with a sub par year so far year to date. He has really struggled with his control this year, forcing him to pitch in the stretch in a higher rate of innings than he is accustomed to. Last year, the Twins gave him problems, while there are a few role players that have hit him well. Although he has put forth solid road performances year to date, he has always been a better pitcher at home. He is backed by a decent bullpen, but a bullpen that appears to be struggling pitching to this pesky Twins lineup.