"the Rays have their ace on the hill tonight - their ace in my eyes - and I don't see Seattle having much of a chance tonight against the American League East leaders, who moved one-half game ahead of New York in the East with a 5-3 win over the Mariners last night.
I know Garza is second on the team in wins, but he just might be the best off-speed hurler in the game, when he is on. And there is no time like the present for him to bring his A-game, as the Rays are no in first place for the first time since Sept. 16 and could use the wins with the Yankees and Boston playing one another this weekend.
While those two beat each other up, it gives Tampa Bay a chance to extend its lead over one or both.
Garza has fared well against the Mariners this season, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts. I'd rather side with him than Doug Fister, who hasn't necessarily been the same since going on the disabled list June 6 wiht shoulder fatigue.
Side with Garza, list both and play the M's."
I know Garza is second on the team in wins, but he just might be the best off-speed hurler in the game, when he is on. And there is no time like the present for him to bring his A-game, as the Rays are no in first place for the first time since Sept. 16 and could use the wins with the Yankees and Boston playing one another this weekend.
While those two beat each other up, it gives Tampa Bay a chance to extend its lead over one or both.
Garza has fared well against the Mariners this season, going 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts. I'd rather side with him than Doug Fister, who hasn't necessarily been the same since going on the disabled list June 6 wiht shoulder fatigue.
Side with Garza, list both and play the M's."