July 3 Ganchalysis

[Ganchrow]

Yankees 56% - Sowers again is a big question mark, although he is likely to have a better game than he did last time out. Wang is markedly less effective on the road, and he is likely to have a modest outing. Both pens are iffy, leanding much greater importance than usual to the starting pitching. The Yankees however, will have a solid edge in lineups.

Florida 64% - Nolasco has been very effective so far this year, and he is likely to have a good start here. Astacio was not good in his stint in the minors recently, and he is likely to have an off day. Compounding these likelihoods is the big edge Florida will have in lineups.

White Sox 56% - Bedard has turned a corner this season, and he is likely to have a great run in the near future. This start, however, will challenge him more than he will be challenged again for a while. His current sharpness and the White Sox' powerful lineup collide head-on this game. Bedard is likely to have a quality outing, but not a shutout. Garcia and the Baltimore lineup will have a similar dynamic, although each is less highly rated than Bedard and the White Sox' lineup.

St. Louis 57% - Both starters are likely to have strong outings, but when the bullpens are involved, the game could become a war of attrition. St. Louis has a modest edge in lineup and bullpen, and Reyes is likely to have a dominating outing vs the weak Atlanta lineup at Turner.

[Ganchrow]

Colorado 64% - Lowry is off of a game with a high pitch count, and going into Colorado with all his inconsistency this year will leave him vulnerable vs the strong Colorado lineup. Cook, on the other hand, is very dependable, and will likely have a quality start here vs the aging San Francisco lineup.

[bigboydan]

anything on the det/A's game tonight ganchrow ?

i'm leaning toward the A's in this one.

[Ganchrow]

anything on the det/A's game tonight ganchrow ?

i'm leaning toward the A's in this one.

i'll have a write-up for the 10 o'clock games, but on that one we are leaning towards detroit. what is your reasoning for liking oakland?

[bigboydan]

hmm... i guess you could just call it a hunch on my part ganch

[Ganchrow]

Seattle 51% - Weaver has performed with remarkable consistency at all levels this year, and he is likely to have another good outing at Safeco, although he is still a youngster and the new environment in Seattle could possibly present a problem. Hernandez is also likely to have a strong start, as he has been going well recently and the Angels' lineup does not pose much of a threat. The Seattle pen will not be in top shape for this game, however, conferring a small edge to the Angels.

Detroit 54% - Blanton is likely to have a quality start here, but he is also likely to give up a few runs. Robertson is likely to have a similar outing. Detroit will have a modest lineup edge. The Oakland pen is getting stronger and will be an asset in this game.