Originally Posted by
LT Profits
AC,
Allow me to play Devil's Advocate here (especially since I am on Texas +180...LOL).
Yes Rogers was great in his first start, but a pitcher's second start back from injury is always the most likely time he suffers from muscle soreness. Seen it many times where a guy is great in his return, regresses badly his second start, and is then good again as he gets stronger with more work. Besides that, Rogers allowed 27 hits in 17.1 innings in three starts vs. Texas last year.
Yes Millwood has terrible numbers, but his first few starts should be thrown out as he was pitching hurt, ultimately landing on the DL. He is now showing signs of turning things around, as he had 10 strikeouts two starts back and then recorded a Quality Start last time out. Remmeber Millwood has always been solid thoughout his career, so he can't suddenly be THIS bad, can he?
Finally, the Texas bullpen is clearly superior, which is something I love in a big dog.
Good Luck.