Todays Action, 2009 M.L.B. Thread

[sportsguy04]

I'm getting an early start today so I don't get side-tracked.

Chicago White Sox @ Cincinnati Reds

Chicago:
Contreras is throwing for the Sox. He had an awful begining to the season, was sent to the minors and was just brought back 2 starts ago. In his 16 innings since returning, he has given up no runs and only 3 hits. Chicago has scored 5, 4, 5, 7 runs in their last 4 games.

Cincinnati:
The Red Legs have Arroyo on the hill tonight. He is going in the opposite direction of Contreras. After starting the season pretty good, he is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA and a WHIP of 1.67 in his last 3 starts. The Reds have scored 0, 4, 7, 1 runs in their last 4 and they are batting .179 vs right handers in their last 10 games.

Variables: Thome may not play due to rest, and Encarnacion and Votto are out for Cincy. CWS have won 4 or their last 6, and Cincy has won 2 of their last 6. Chicago's BP is a little worse than Cincy's in the last 10.

I really like this game, I feel like I am missing something.

PICK: Chicago (+3 units)
Record: 19-11-1 (+12.0 units)

I might put more on this later, if it's still looking good.

As a huge reds fan, White Sox ML is the play today. Great value with the way Contreras has been pitching and the way Reds have been hitting. Arroyo will give up his fair share of runs if White Sox swing the bat.

[GROGGY]

since hockey ended dismal, i need a baseball pick me up... i have been following you for a while and still cant figure out the happy faces mean. i give up, please pm me? thank you and all your followers for a great baseball thread. i will try and ad my 2 cents when applicable now that my silence is broken...

[TodaysAction]

As a huge reds fan, White Sox ML is the play today. Great value with the way Contreras has been pitching and the way Reds have been hitting. Arroyo will give up his fair share of runs if White Sox swing the bat.

Welcome sportsguy04 and thanks for your input on your team.
It's not always easy to say things like that about the one(s) one roots for. Anytime you fell like dropping in, grab a snack & beverage, take a seat and make yourself comfortable. Nobody in here will rip anyone a new one.

[TodaysAction]

since hockey ended dismal, i need a baseball pick me up... i have been following you for a while and still cant figure out the happy faces mean. i give up, please pm me? thank you and all your followers for a great baseball thread. i will try and ad my 2 cents when applicable now that my silence is broken...

While is over, it will return again.
The was explained in the thread.
Glad you enjoy the thread GROGGY and WELCOME.
Looking forward to your input, as I do with everyone's.
The more opinion's we get in here, the better we should all do.

[Foghorn]

Oakland Country has some nice courses. Over the past three years I've played at Beech Woods, Birmingham CC, Evergreen Hills, Normandy Oaks, Rackham, Red Oaks and Royal Oak Golf Club. The one that made me feel most uncomfortable was Birmingham CC - the employees were fine, it was mostly the membership that *ahem* needs to accept things have changed and that this is not the 50's or 60's anymore. I felt bad for my friend Ron who invited me there as his guest. Still golf with him but not there any longer. Rackham wasn't as bad as Birmingham but there was an aura of snubness around. I generally hit 50+/-5 per nine and the funny thing is it doesn't matter the yardage or the number of times I've played (or not) the course. My downfall is I have a slice that I never corrected when I was younger and over the years have learned how to play into it so that now it's second nature to me. Last summer I had a conscious effort to slow the swing down to straight out the shots, that worked but I lost up to 25% distance and my score card would rarely see under 125 for eighteen.

I use a cart to go around two to four times a week on average but right now I've been told to stay off the courses by my doctor while I'm healing. I still go hit a bucket every other day but it's not the same thing.

Thank you, some days/nights things fall into place. There will be others like it this season.

I don't care about my score too much, and many times I won't keep score. I enjoy the company of the people I'm with, the banter that goes with good and bad shots, and the beauty of the golf courses.

Maybe when you're feeling better we can hook up and shoot a bucket.

[TodaysAction]

I don't care about my score too much, and many times I won't keep score. I enjoy the company of the people I'm with, the banter that goes with good and bad shots, and the beauty of the golf courses.

Maybe when you're feeling better we can hook up and shoot a bucket.

Sounds like a plan. I'll even spot you 10 yards on your first hit for $100.

[TodaysAction]

WNBA, (T), CT +3', NYL +0.5, LA +12, risk 6.00 units

MLB Series, All Multiple Accounts When Needed
CO, win 10.00 units
PHI, win 10.00 units
BOS, win 20.00 units

NYY/FL, , win 2.00 units

[therber2]

-CWS -110 (2 units)
-Braves/Red Sox (2 units)
-MIL +105 (2 units)
-Rockies/Pirates (1 unit)
-Col -165 (1 unit)
-FLA +120 (1 unit)
-KC/STL (2 units)

Record: 12-10 (+2.13 units)

[t4_ever]

Sorry for the loss Foghorn...!!!!

Cant belive we miss it by 1 goal....

We bet over 153 and the final score is 152..... DMANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[therber2]

WNBA, (T), CT +3', NYL +0.5, LA +12, risk 6.00 units

MLB Series, All Multiple Accounts When Needed
CO, win 10.00 units
PHI, win 10.00 units
BOS, win 20.00 units

NYY/FL, , win 2.00 units

Not a lot of time for chit chat. Gotta get going in a few, but I think Boston is the play today.

Boston -165 (3 units)

[therber2]

Contest?

Would anyone be interested in doing an MLB contest? TA, I know you are in one now so we'd either wait on you or do another one. I'm rooting for you, but at the same time I'm liking this BobbyHill dude.

Any ideas on what the contest guidelines would be or maybe some yays and nays? It might be interesting to just do plays since we are working on that. Contests, win or lose help everybody out. Maybe we could keep a running side contest in this thread?

Just an idea. Have a good day guys.

[TodaysAction]

Record: 12-10 (+2.13 units)

Positive units =

Keep it going.

[TodaysAction]

Not a lot of time for chit chat. Gotta get going in a few, but I think Boston is the play today.

Boston -165 (3 units)

I took `em for a series wager for whatever that's worth.

[TodaysAction]

Would anyone be interested in doing an MLB contest? TA, I know you are in one now so we'd either wait on you or do another one. I'm rooting for you, but at the same time I'm liking this BobbyHill dude.

Any ideas on what the contest guidelines would be or maybe some yays and nays? It might be interesting to just do plays since we are working on that. Contests, win or lose help everybody out. Maybe we could keep a running side contest in this thread?

Just an idea. Have a good day guys.

Come up with a format and we'll go from there.

[TodaysAction]

Sorry for the loss Foghorn...!!!!

Cant belive we miss it by 1 goal....

We bet over 153 and the final score is 152..... DMANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Yesterday is gone.
No sense in crying over spilled milk.
Get `em today.

[TodaysAction]

Last night's M.L.B. went 1-0-0 adding 2.00 units to the account.
Three wagers are pending.

The W.N.B.A. (T) won and added 5.00 units to the accounts.

[TodaysAction]

CLE, risk 1.00 unit
1H, STL, win 1.00 unit
TAM/METS, , risked 1.00 unit
HOU/MN, , win 1.00 unit
HOU/MN, over 9, win 1.00 unit
NYY/TAM, , win 1.00 unit
LAD, risk 1.00 unit
1H, TX/SF, over 4, win 1.00 unit
OAK/SD, over 8, win 1.00 unit

Other's as the day unfolds.

[TodaysAction]

WNBA, WA, win 1.00 unit

[t4_ever]

Im with you on WA (WNBA) -5.5 as well TA..

Putting 5Units on it.... GL

[Foghorn]

Sorry for the loss Foghorn...!!!!

Cant belive we miss it by 1 goal....

We bet over 153 and the final score is 152..... DMANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

Funny thing about that.....My bet site had it at 150.5 and so I eeeked it out. Only one unit, but a win is a win, is a win...

Thanks for tip, sorry yours didn't cover.

[Foghorn]

Up north help a friend with some renovations to their home. Taking a dinner break, so I will post a play. Not much research, just picked a couple of games that caught my eye.

Houston @ Minnesota

Houston:
Moehler not going well lately with a 7+ ERA in his last 3, plus a very high 1.73 WHIP during that time. The Astros have lost 3 of their last 4.

Minnesota:
Minnesota has won 3 of their last 4, and Baker has a 0.77 WHIP and a 2.83 ERA in his last 3. Minnesota plays real well at home and their last 3 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

PICK: Minnesota (RL -105)
Record: Update later, have to run

Good Luck to all of you tonight, sorry I haven't had much time lately. I will catch up with you later.

[t4_ever]

Welldone Foghorn incredible sport site u got there.

Washington Won !!!!!!!!!!

[TodaysAction]

Im with you on WA (WNBA) -5.5 as well TA..

Putting 5Units on it.... GL

Welldone Foghorn incredible sport site u got there.

Washington Won !!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on getting your cover t4_ever.

[TodaysAction]

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers who read this.

WNBA won adding 1.00 unit and
is now 2-0-0, +6.00 units.

Horse Racing
CRC 2/ #5
CRC 3/ #7
CRC 7/ #8
CNL 9/ #14

More later as the day rolls along.

[TodaysAction]

Although the last game on my slate has not gone official yet, it has surpassed the game total of 8. Read somewhere in the forum that the 'sharps' were hitting the under for that game. Sharp or square don't mean a damned thing, cap the game right and you'll get a/the winner.

M.L.B. will end up going 5-4-0 adding $65 to the accounts once the OAK/SD game becomes official.

More later as the day rolls along.

[t4_ever]

Welldone on your WNBA TA.... Seem like womens always bring us happyness !!!

[therber2]

Boston -165 (3 units)

Detroit -122 (2 units)
KC/Cards (1 unit)
PIT/COL (2 units)
Rockies -145 (1 unit)
CWS EV (1 unit)

Record: 13-10 (+5.13 units)

[TodaysAction]

Welldone on your WNBA TA.... Seem like womens always bring us happyness !!!

Thank you t4_ever. Truth be told, that was from my wife and it's best sport, so ...

[TodaysAction]

Detroit -122 (2 units)
KC/Cards (1 unit)
PIT/COL (2 units)
Rockies -145 (1 unit)
CWS EV (1 unit)

Record: 13-10 (+5.13 units)

Keep plugging `em. Like both the . Piggy is nearly done and folks arriving within the hour.

[TodaysAction]

TOR, win 1.00 unit
PHI, win 10.00 units
KC, win 1.00 unit
CLE, risk 5.00 units
PIT, risk 1.00 unit

[t4_ever]

Damnnnnnnnnnnn those Phila are uselesss Cunts when playing at home ...

[therber2]

Detroit -122 (2 units)
KC/Cards (1 unit)
PIT/COL (2 units)
Rockies -145 (1 unit)
CWS EV (1 unit)

Record: 13-10 (+5.13 units)

Now why didn't I parlay today?

Record 18-10 (+12.13)

Congrats with Boston series TA. I was very close to wagering Atlanta, but I passed simply because I knew you had a series bet going. Sometimes I'll filter out plays like that if it is only slight edge. Thank you!

[TodaysAction]

Damnnnnnnnnnnn those Phila are uselesss Cunts when playing at home ...

No disagreeing with you on that t4_ever. Wrong on the series, wrong on the game.

[TodaysAction]

Now why didn't I parlay today?

Record 18-10 (+12.13)

Congrats with Boston series TA. I was very close to wagering Atlanta, but I passed simply because I knew you had a series bet going. Sometimes I'll filter out plays like that if it is only slight edge. Thank you!

Because you REALLY didn't want the money.

Thank you, despite being down for the series in game one, the confidence level was the same as it was prior to the series starting. Never let one person talk you on or off a wager - use your sound judgment and things will go well for you.

By the way, congrats on a GREAT night! Couldn't happen for you at a better time. Now you should have all your confidence back.

[TodaysAction]

Todays posted baseball selections, including the series wagers, went a woeful 3-5-0 taking 16.55 units.

Ponies had one winner from the four races.