Lackluster day yesterday going 1-1-1 (-1.3 Units) the push was very close to a win, hence a winning day, but there's no time for hindsight in this game. Onto today's plays.
1st 5 Innings - A's -0.5 (-110) 2 Units
I stated in an earlier thread that I was hesitantly taking the Twins when Pelfrey was on the mound because I was never a fan of his, but I liked his numbers against the opposing lineup. Well this time around, the A's lineup has decent numbers against him (.314 average, .351 OBP) and I am still not a fan of his stuff. Every one of his pitches stays within the 85-90mph range. For me, this is bad news considering it's tough to fool batters without a decent change-up or off speed breaking ball. With a career WHIP of 1.47, I can see the A's lineup making those baserunners count. Dan Straily doesn't have WOW stuff, but he does have a 2.13 K/BB ratio and a decent gap in velocity between his fastball and changeup. This play is more of a Pelfrey fade than a Straily tail.
Might be more soon..
1st 5 Innings - A's -0.5 (-110) 2 Units
I stated in an earlier thread that I was hesitantly taking the Twins when Pelfrey was on the mound because I was never a fan of his, but I liked his numbers against the opposing lineup. Well this time around, the A's lineup has decent numbers against him (.314 average, .351 OBP) and I am still not a fan of his stuff. Every one of his pitches stays within the 85-90mph range. For me, this is bad news considering it's tough to fool batters without a decent change-up or off speed breaking ball. With a career WHIP of 1.47, I can see the A's lineup making those baserunners count. Dan Straily doesn't have WOW stuff, but he does have a 2.13 K/BB ratio and a decent gap in velocity between his fastball and changeup. This play is more of a Pelfrey fade than a Straily tail.
Might be more soon..
