Oldman's Rare 2* Selection For Thursday 8/5/10

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Billyhoylechump

Any thoughts on Billingsley tomorrow? 3 starts in a row with straight filth.

Both Billingsley and more importantly, the Dodgers appear to have the Padres number in this series. When handicapping, it's not all about the pitcher but how the teams are playing as well. I would say for tonight, the Dodgers definitely have the edge. Could it be the Padres are starting to feel the heat from the Giants? Best of luck whatever you decide to do! :toast:

 

[jordan17]

All Ready on it!
Bol Ted :toast:

ps
u >>>>> :homer:

 

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Jbarsk82001

i'd love to see lincecum pick up tomorrow where he left off last outing. let's see this boy show his true stuff against atl tomorrow !!

I would as well! He's faced Atlanta seven times, far less often than he sees the Giants' NL West rivals, but has made quite an impression. Lincecum is 6-1 with a 2.70 ERA against the Braves, striking out 54 in 46 2/3 innings.

The Braves will see a slightly different delivery from Lincecum than the one they're used to. He went to a revised wind-up before Friday's start against the Dodgers after some recent inconsistency, bringing both hands over his head.

"It's something I did before (in college) when I was dealing with a control issue," Lincecum told the Giants' official website. "I figured I'd go back to it and it felt pretty comfortable considering I haven't thrown with it all year."

Best of luck to you today! :toast:

 

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streaking deacon

Dodgers and Giants look like a good two team parlay on Thursday.

Best of luck if you decide to play that parlay! :toast:

 

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alkimyst

BEst of Luck today, OMT!!!

Thank you and best of luck to you as well today! :toast:

 

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sawastea

Cheers!

<><>

 

[jordan17]

. When handicapping, it's not all about the pitcher

Huh?
:think:

 

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MikRetSam

lincicum at near pk is a good bet anytime........... billingsley had a 0.00 era vs the pads last year

Well said! Best of luck to you today!:toast:

 

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slyone66

i've been a lurker on your thread and have been tailing you, without posting. just wanted to say hello and keep up the good work ted, to bad about yesterday, but we can't win them all. on the SFO game with you. let's cash this badboy in...

Thank you very much for taking the time to post and let me know that you have been following. Glad to hear you will be on tonight's game as well. My threads are always open to everyone to comment or discuss any sport I handicap. Best of luck to you tonight and don't be a stranger! :toast:

 

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Incubus

Good luck, Old Man! (<)<

Thank you and best of luck to you as well! :toast:

 

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billbeater

bol Ted! <><>

Thank you and best of luck to you as well! :toast:

 

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tk2wndw

OMT, as you are well aware in the bay area they talk a lot about Lincecum's far better numbers in the cooler climate of the west coast. Any concern today that it is going to be 95 degrees with humidity today?

This is what I like most about the RX, when our posters/handicappers think outside the box. Very astute question. Actually, when you watch Tim, he is very calm and poised on the mound and takes a bit of time between pitches. He is neither a fast worker, nor slow worker but just right IMHO. He doesn't tend to work up a sweat even in hot and humid conditions away from AT&T Park. His slender build has little body fat and his motion is not violent. If anything, I believe the heat and humidity could work to his advantage as I have always noticed that he pitches better in the warmer weather as he tends to loosen more quickly. Best of luck to you tonight whatever you decide! :toast:

 

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bamafan2112

Good luck to you Ted, even though it's against my Braves, I will tail you on this one!

Thank you. A very good 4 game preview of a possible playoff match-up and the Giants throw their 4 best starters at the Braves. Two quality teams should make for some very good baseball starting tonight. Best of luck to you tonight! Hope to see you at the cashier's window! :toast:

 

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indiana

OMT.............

thank you for your play and thoughts.............BOL with your action tonight, right there with you...

any thoughts to the texas play with hunter pitching ????

thank you again
indy

You're welcome. My pleasure. As for Texas, really a tough call for me. Don't really have an opinion either way in that game. Best of luck whatever you decide to do tonight! :toast:

 

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jordan17

All Ready on it!
Bol Ted :toast:

ps
u >>>>> :homer:

I see you Jordy! Just responding in the order received. Glad to hear you like the Giants as well. We have done well together this year when playing the same teams. Hope to see you at the cashier's window tonight! :toast:

 

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jordan17

Huh?
:think:

Yes Jordy! One of the most common mistakes handicappers make is zeroing in on the pitching match-ups and making their decisions solely on their interpretation of the two pitchers. The game is far more then that. Give me a confident hot team any time that is playing fundamentally sound, hitting, pitching, and fielding and I'll ride them until they cool down.

 

[Coldweather]

BOL tonight my friend.

:toast:

 

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Coldweather

BOL tonight my friend.

:toast:

Ah CW my very good friend! Always a pleasure to hear from you. Wishing you the best of luck tonight as well! :toast:

 

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Injury Updates And Lineups

SportsOptions reporting Giants shortstop Juan Uribe (hamstring) probable for tonight's game and is showing in the starting line-up. He did pinch-hit last night. The Giants lineup is at full strength. While the Braves are still missing starting second basemen Martin Prado.

 

[BILLYHOYLECHUMP]

Jurrjens is about to get lit up. Lookin good real early!