Originally Posted by
BigDan
I really dont see this one my friend. I do think there is some merit in thinking Cards rally the troops w/albert out, but we already had a ton of holes in this lineup and having to face Doc is a tall order. even if McClellan brings his A game if phi is patient at the plate the most you can really expect from him is 6 innings of solid ball, That leaves at least 3 innings of Cards pen (you do not wanna be on stl when their pen is involved for that long). I look for Doc to be able to throw his filthiest stuff to Holliday/Berkman and nibble cause there is not enough in some other spots in the order to get the job done. Initially i loved phils in this one but am a little nervous that Cards small ball guys could be clutch looking to make a statement w/o Albert. In the end i see this as a 4-2 type win for philly. would play under if i wasnt so scared of Cards pen.
Not saying i dont agree line a little inflated and of coarse everyone gonna bite anyway cause of the Albert news. Still think its hip to be square on this one.
another thing is it raining here in stl now and is supposed to be showers around throughout the day, hate messing with games when there are possible delays. Maybe i should just stick with the interleague but feel pretty strongly phi takes this game.
Either way BOL, i wont be going big on this and even if i lose id be happy for you and happy that stl got the W.