Game 6 Q&A with Bread
Wednesday’s Game 6 of the World Series could very well be the last baseball game of the year. That means that it’s time for a pop test. Get wise to my exercise.
How can you turn a grand into a quick $500?
If you are a firm believer that the Yankees will close out on Wednesday as I am, you can do this by playing New York at their -200 odds. The Phillies will be outmatched as the home crowd propels the Yanks to their one billionth title. This is an easy way to increase your roll, and see the MLB season off in style. And hey, if times are tough, turn $10 into $5 instead. Hooray!
Should you just play it safe and play NYY to win the series at -750 instead?
No, that’s just silly. Hopefully you took them before the Series began when they were -220, or better yet, after they dropped the first game and those same odds plummeted. But at this point, you’d be much better off playing the two separate games than messing with that kind of chalk. Of course if you are a true daredevil, you could take a crack at Philly at +550, but why throw money away like that?
It’s coming
Who are the starting pitchers?
Pedro Martinez is back for Philadelphia and Andy Pettitte returns after just three days rest for New York. Martinez was somewhat impressive in his Game 2 start, pitching six innings, giving up three earned runs while striking out eight. Pettitte was a little shaky in Game 3, allowing two homeruns to Jayson Werth and allowing four runs, but still earning the victory for his team.
Pettitte has closed out both the Twins and Angels in this postseason run, and looks to add Philadelphia to his list of casualties.
Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte are still alive?
I know, I couldn’t believe it either! I’m pretty sure that Pedro keeps his perm slick with Fountain of Youth juice or something. Neither guy is a stranger to the postseason. Martinez (6-3, 3.22 ERA, 91K) and Pettitte (17-9, 3.88 ERA) might be ancient, but they bring a playoff swagger to the mound.
Do the Phillies bring some momentum into Yankee Stadium off their Game 5 victory?
Yes about the same amount of momentum that the Angels brought into Game 6 of the ALCS after winning Game 5 at home, and promptly having their season put on a cease and desist order.
What about Philadelphia scares you for Wednesday night?
Chase Utley’s bat. Jayson Werth’s bottom lip hair. Pedro’s perm. Brad Lidge getting injured. That’s about it, really. M. Night Shyamalan could make yet another Philadelphia-based horror movie by just heading out to local sports bars to film the fans’ reactions as the Yankees storm the field on Wednesday.
Bread, it sounds like you are becoming a bit of a Yankees fan. Is this true?
Money is money, and for some of us, it’s been hard to come by this baseball season. I will always hate the Yankees. I loathe their loudmouthed fans. Guys like A-Rod, Joba Chamberlain, Jorge Posada and Johnny Damon could suffer a fate reserved for African grazing animals, and I wouldn’t care at all. But the money is there for the taking, and I’m taking it. It’s RIGHT THERE! Don’t let it pass.
Is it really that bad?
Actually it’s funny that you ask. This particular Yankee team has grown on me a bit. It’s hard not to appreciate the work of guys like Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Mariano Rivera and Robinson Cano. I’m not saying that I want to be a part of it, New York New York. I’m just saying that this particular NYY squad is more admirable in general than others. But I still hate them.
What will you do if they somehow lose Game 6?
I will come back in Game 7 like a woman scorned. This is sports, and anything can and will happen. But seriously, if Philly wins three straight, including the last two in the Bronx, I will buy an “I Love A-Rod” t-shirt and wear it to a biker bar. I’m that confident.
Will you miss baseball when it’s over?
Just like any other sport, I can’t wait for it to get started, and by the time the end draws near, I’m ready for the break. I made a few new enemies this season. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Clint Barmes and Ryan Braun were all a part of separate, but equally retarded plays that cost me, and they have forever earned a spot on my Honorable Todd Jones Bonehead list. See you next year.
I’ll be celebrating with Joba’s mom
