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**pacocn** · 08-18-10, 01:02 PM

I lose, looks like chicago just brought up a new pitcher (coleman) for what its worth i like to take a wait and see approach on new pitchers since most hitters are not familiar with them they sometimes fare well.

**CapsHockey** · 08-18-10, 01:03 PM

Good afternoon forum!!

I've been on SD the last two nights, and will definitely be on them tomorrow night (Latos vs Zambrano), but this is the one game in the series that has me worried. Too many people liking the Padres today. I'm thinking OVER 9.5 is the play, even though the 9.5 is not exactly the best total to play over. If I looked at the stats correctly, this kid Coleman only struck out 1 batter in his last 3 minor league appearances (16 IP). That plays right into the hands of the Pads contact offense. However, combine that with Richard's day game ERA of 5.10 (4.38 on the road), day game WHIP of 1.52 (1.60 on the road), and the Pads O/U record of 6-1 in his day game appearances, and I think we're gonna see some runs -- maybe just as many from the sCrUBS as the Padres.

Good luck to everyone on STL RL -- I just can't do it. Not after what I've seen recently. And the whole planet is on that side.

**pacocn** · 08-18-10, 01:07 PM

Liking the Cubbies at home today C Richard not as good away frome the friendly confines of Petco park. Cubies +130, and we know Pads don't score much.

**MidgetTossers** · 08-18-10, 01:07 PM

2-0 rays!!

**Cuse4tw** · 08-18-10, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by MidgetTossers

2-0 rays!!

**jnickell100** · 08-18-10, 01:11 PM

ecavtly caps. I still think the pads will sweep, but if they lose one this will be it. They are not going to lose tomorrow with Latos on the mound.

**jnickell100** · 08-18-10, 01:13 PM

GL with the rays, Was thinking about gettin on them but laid off.

**jnickell100** · 08-18-10, 01:15 PM

The rays are one team that i cannot figure out. How do they hit so bad sometimes, getting no hit twice already and sometime hit like crazy. The top of their lineup is just about as good as it gets and they have some great young talent

**WvGambler** · 08-18-10, 01:24 PM

Wainwright looks nasty as hell.

**kingdom** · 08-18-10, 01:26 PM

i think the rays are similar to the braves because they find ways to win. and it can be a different guy every night. their pitching isnt as good as atl, but neither team has a guy in the lineup that absolutely scares you (heyward is getting there). maddon is obviously good at what he does as you can see by their continued success. they fight for almost every game and never give up.

**jnickell100** · 08-18-10, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by kingdom

i think the rays are similar to the braves because they find ways to win. and it can be a different guy every night. their pitching isnt as good as atl, but neither team has a guy in the lineup that absolutely scares you (heyward is getting there). maddon is obviously good at what he does as you can see by their continued success. they fight for almost every game and never give up.

Ya but the rays have much better hitting IMO. Look at the top of their lineup, its loaded. The braves can be shut down easily against good pitching, look at what the dodgers did to them this last series.

**MidgetTossers** · 08-18-10, 01:30 PM

3-1 rays!!....

**kingdom** · 08-18-10, 01:34 PM

i'm agreeing with you that both teams can get shut down by good pitching as the no hitters vs. tampa has proven. but both teams have the right mix of pitching (bullpen included) and timely offense to overcome their occasional offensive struggles. and i think the braves won 2/3 against the dodgers as they seem to manage to do against everyone these last few months.

**Spyder31** · 08-18-10, 01:35 PM

SD looking good.

**pacocn** · 08-18-10, 01:35 PM

so much for my new pitcher theory padres are on coleman like k rod on his ex future father in law

**kingdom** · 08-18-10, 01:36 PM

speaking of teams, i think philly is ready to hit a stretch run and become clearly the best team in baseball. the pitching is good enough for that offense and when all injuries are healed, they will be tough to beat. this should be the year they win it all.

**MidgetTossers** · 08-18-10, 01:39 PM

4-1 rays!!

**jnickell100** · 08-18-10, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by kingdom

i'm agreeing with you that both teams can get shut down by good pitching as the no hitters vs. tampa has proven. but both teams have the right mix of pitching (bullpen included) and timely offense to overcome their occasional offensive struggles. and i think the braves won 2/3 against the dodgers as they seem to manage to do against everyone these last few months.

Ya they did, but i know im making an excuse but the braves lit up the dodgers pin. They couldnt touch the starters...i know, i know its a 9 inning game. I would not want to face the braves at home though, they are a different animal. And yes, both TB and ATL have a good blend of pitching and hitting.

**MidgetTossers** · 08-18-10, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by pacocn

so much for my new pitcher theory padres are on coleman like k rod on his ex future father in law

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**WvGambler** · 08-18-10, 01:43 PM

After a few innings, you really start to realize that St. L is NEVER a comfortable bet.

**BetterBizness** · 08-18-10, 01:46 PM

Lets go Wolf man!!!

**iloseagain** · 08-18-10, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by WvGambler

After a few innings, you really start to realize that St. L is NEVER a comfortable bet.

itll be 4-0 after 5

**BravesFan** · 08-18-10, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by BetterBizness

Lets go Wolf man!!!

Dude, stfu, you do realize 99 percent of us are betting for the Cards.

**Spyder31** · 08-18-10, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by WvGambler

After a few innings, you really start to realize that St. L is NEVER a comfortable bet.

I feel you

**Saluki09** · 08-18-10, 01:56 PM

What does everyone think of the Yankees and Reds tonight? Which one is a better bet?

**BetterBizness** · 08-18-10, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by BetterBizness

Lets go Wolf man!!!

Dude, stfu, you do realize 99 percent of us are betting for the Cards.

F Braves dude.. you need to have some thicker skin when one stupid comment makes you snap!

Maybe you shouldn't put your life roll on it and chill a little... I'm sure they'll come back and make you a boatload of $$$

**kingdom** · 08-18-10, 01:57 PM

and pujols often hits homers in games like this. he knows he may have to carry the team on his back and steps up to the pressure. the anti-arod. arod likes to hit em with a 6-3 lead.

**chibears** · 08-18-10, 01:57 PM

man the cardinals hitting lineup looks like triple A trash. boy would we get lucky if we manage to win that -1.5

**Spyder31** · 08-18-10, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Saluki09

What does everyone think of the Yankees and Reds tonight? Which one is a better bet?

The way the Yanks have been playing I would say Cincy.

**Ralphie1412** · 08-18-10, 01:59 PM

guys fade any pitcher the cubs bring up. Their farm system is a joke. They have nobody.

**Rose'** · 08-18-10, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by chibears

man the cardinals hitting lineup looks like triple A trash. boy would we get lucky if we manage to win that -1.5

Very lucky

**Saluki09** · 08-18-10, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Spyder31

The way the Yanks have been playing I would say Cincy.

They just put a 6 spot on Verlander

**kingdom** · 08-18-10, 02:05 PM

cincy is 14-3 last 17 in arizona, a lot of those even before they were pretty good, and they're the hot team with the hot pitcher against RODRIGO LOPEZ. not to mention -120 compared to -175 for mosely.

**paco** · 08-18-10, 02:06 PM

Morning guys.

**peterpan19** · 08-18-10, 02:07 PM

adam looks sharp today again, but no cards offense...
hoping for 7 solid innings...hope they can get the brewers pen...

BOL