1. 04-04-10 03:25 PM #1
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    InTheRed's 2010 MLB Handicapping Thread

    Another season is about to begin. Another season of the public’s hatred for the Yankees to build towards another “bought” championship.

    So what makes this season any different than those of the past. Well, you have a premier game to set of the season with a bang. You have a general feel of excitement around this season that hasn’t been felt for awhile. And there are dozens of amateur handicappers that think they’ve figured out what no one else has in over 100 seasons. And I’m one of them. A season long experiment to see if I have what it takes to rival those that are in the know.

    So what sets me apart for all the rest? Well I’ve worked in the industry. I’ve been a baseball executive. I’ve spent my summers around baseball and everything that goes into a season. I’ve watched countless games in person from views normal fans only dream about. I’ve spent free time talking to players and getting a player’s view of the game. Let’s see if I can turn that around and make it into something. And that something hopefully will be money!

    1 Play today: Yankees - 1 Unit @ -104

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  2. 04-04-10 10:59 PM #2
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    YTD: 0-1 -1.04

    Thought I had it with a 5-1 lead in the 5th. Then I thought I had it again at 7-5. Couldn't close the door.

    Lean hit, but wasn't confident enough to make the move on it.

    Tomorrow is a new day.
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  3. 04-05-10 09:37 AM #3
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    What team(s) did you work for along the way?
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  4. 04-05-10 10:36 AM #4
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    Minor League. Still in the field. Obviously, I'd like to keep it vague.
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  5. 04-05-10 10:39 AM #5
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    Rough start to the season puts me down in the hole for opening day. No fear, long season, time to turn it around. And turn it around we will today with several plays.

    Three plays today.

    Pick: Philadelphia Phillies - 2 units @ -210
    Pick: San Francisco Giants – 2 units @ -130
    Pick: Seattle Mariners - 1 unit @ -130

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  6. 04-05-10 03:25 PM #6
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    YTD: 1-1 +0.96

    Halladay shakey for the first inning or so. Phillies bats come alive as expected. Easy money.
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  7. 04-05-10 08:51 PM #7
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    YTD: 2-1 +2.96

    Lincecum dominates, his pen almost blows it. Was feeling great until the 9th started. But feeling good now.

    Looking for Seattle to close out a perfect day!
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  8. 04-06-10 12:07 AM #8
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    YTD: 3-1 +3.96
    3-0 +5.00 on the day!

    That Seattle game shouldn't have been as close as it was. Tons of lost opportunities by the M's offense early. Bit them once Hernandez was taken out. Lucked out on that game in my eyes.

    Exciting way to close out a great day.
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  9. 04-06-10 01:50 AM #9
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    nice start InTheRed. looking forward to your picks tomorrow
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  10. 04-06-10 10:57 AM #10
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    Oh what a day! Rebounding off of the opening night loss in style with a three game sweep on opening day. Phillies and Giants were no doubters and cruised, but the scare of the day came in the late game out in Oakland. For the first 6 innings everything went as predicted and then everything fell apart. Lucked out with an error in the 9th and Seattle survives in a game they should have won handedly.

    So what to do as an encore? Tuesday’s docket only has 7 games to choose so the selection is limited. But still, there is always a play or two out there. Just got to find it.


    Play: Milwaukee Brewers – 1 unit @ -160
    Lean: I’m leaning to the high 9 over in MIL/COL. At EVEN, its worth a shot at, however, I’m going to play it safe for now, until the bankroll is built up a bit. Depending on my mood during the day, this could change to a play, especially if the line moves into the positive.

    Play: Seattle Mariners – 2 Units @ +113
    Play: Seattle/Oakland OVER – 1 Unit @ -120


    Leans Elsewhere: I’m leaning towards Tampa Bay –235. Everything points to the Rays, but at –235, there isn’t enough value for me to pull the trigger. Millwood is down right awful against the Rays, especially at Tampa, and Shields is an early season pitcher that has Baltimore’s number. I’ll be watching this line and if it drops below –175, I may take it.


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  11. 04-06-10 10:28 PM #11
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    YTD: 4-1 +4.96

    Brewers come in late. Keeps the streak going. Both leans on the day also hit. Hindsight kicks me in the ass.
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  12. 04-06-10 11:56 PM #12
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    YTD: 4-3 +2.76

    Well, wasn't expecting the pitching duel in Oakland. Cost me the over. Seattle offense was nonexistent and I'm surprised they even got a run, on a dropped third strike no less. Not much you can do with it.
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  13. 04-07-10 12:52 PM #13
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    Seattle rained on my parade last night, turning green into red. Who would have thought that Snell vs. Braden would have turned into the pitching duel that it became? But alas, the joy of Baseball, today is a new day. And a full day at that. Unfortunately, real life is controlling my picks today a little bit as I had no time to take a look at the day games. Luckily, I wasn’t feeling strongly about either game.

    Big day today.

    Play: Philadelphia Phillies – 2 Units @ -172
    Play: Atlanta Braves – 3 Units @ -152
    Play: ATL/CHC Over 8 – 2 Units @ -110
    Play: St. Louis Cardinals – 1 Unit @ -146

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  14. 04-07-10 09:32 PM #14
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    YTD: 7-4 +6.56

    Good night overall. Needed just three more runs in the CHC/ATL game to push. Dempster pitched extremely well when considering his track record vs. ATL and in ATL.
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    Nice play!

    Keep it up!
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  16. 04-08-10 09:59 AM #16
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    Four days in and I’m up over six. Can’t complain there. Looking to continue to build the bankroll, while not getting crazy with it. Last night I started to get a little crazy, throwing multiple units on several bets. Lucky for me, I only lost one bet. Could have been disastrous. Needed a late HR from Atlanta just to stay positive on the night. Who knew Ryan Dempster would pitch well in Atlanta?!


    Play: Los Angeles Dodgers – 2 Units @ -165
    Play: Philadelphia Phillies – 2 Units @ -155


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    Those are the day game picks for today. There may be some night game plays later. Depends on how these games go. Keep a lookout in the blog and here for updates.
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  17. 04-08-10 02:48 PM #17
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    YTD: 8-4 +8.56

    Dodgers survive embarassment and the Bucs fall back down to Earth. But I'm happy. Looking at the Phils to sweep to get over the 10 Unit hump!
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  18. 04-08-10 07:41 PM #18
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    YTD: 8-5 +5.46

    Phillies hurt me with the loss. 1-1 on the day, down the juice. Calling it a night. Not in the mood/not intrigued by the late game.
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  19. 04-09-10 05:10 PM #19
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    Yesterday was the first losing day since Opening Night. And I only lost due to the juice I had on the Philly game. Still was 1-1. Real life has hampered my ability to take a look at tonight’s game, so the plays will be smaller than usual. It’s not that I don’t like some match ups, just didn’t have the full amount of time that I devote to my plays.

    Anyways, here they are, better late than never.

    Play: New York Mets – 1 Unit @ -141
    Play: Boston Red Sox – 2 Units @ -160

    That’s all for now as I’m running out of time. I may have a last minute play, or a late game.


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  20. 04-09-10 05:48 PM #20
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    Adding a play.

    Play: Tampa Bay Rays - 1 Unit @ +102
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  21. 04-09-10 11:57 PM #21
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    YTD: 10-6 +4.28

    2-1 on the night, got burned on the juice and money management for the second straight night. Odd thing is, I was going to make all plays 1 unit, but decided at the last second to change the Sox game. If it worked out in my favor, I'd be bragging. Oh well.

    Tomorrow I start the quest of better money management.
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  22. 04-11-10 01:37 PM #22
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    Took a day off for family reasons. Was good though gave me time to recharge and get ready for the new week. The record is good, the money making is not. Need to focus and get the money management better. So here we good. The second Sunday of the season.


    Play: San Francisco – 3 Units @ -200
    Play: ATL/SF OVER 7 – 1 Unit @ EVEN
    Play: SEA/TEX UNDER 9 – 1 Unit @ -120



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  23. 04-11-10 09:34 PM #23
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    YTD: 12-7 +7.08

    What could have been a disasterous 0-3 day turns into a 2-1 day thanks to the SF offense in the late innings. 8 full days into the season and I'm up 7. Almost a unit a day. Would be very happy to keep up that pace for the full season.
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  24. 04-12-10 10:52 AM #24
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    Sunday started off awful with an O/u bet that went horribly wrong from the get go. The day looked even worse when San Francisco couldn’t score early. But the day ended great when the Giants scored 5 late runs to get the over and the win. Positive record and positive units, finally!

    Monday brings a whole slew of opening days, time to capitalize on the moment.



    Play: Philadelphia Phillies –1.5 RL – 2 Units @ -130
    Play: Boston Red Sox – 1 Unit @ -140

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  25. 04-12-10 11:46 AM #25
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  26. 04-12-10 05:56 PM #26
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    Adding some 7 PM games

    Play: Tampa Bay Rays - 1 Unit @ -150
    Play: Toronto Blue Jays - 2 Units @ +117
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  27. 04-12-10 09:01 PM #27
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    Adding late game.

    Play: San Francisco -1.5 RL - 1 Unit @ +105
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  28. 04-13-10 12:28 AM #28
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    YTD: 15-9 +7.73
    Today: 3-2 +.65


    Yet again, I’m getting burned on the juice and money management. Another positive record, but nothing to show of it money wise. This time however I did come out in the positive, albeit half a unit.

    Tomorrow is another day. Heads up, it’s going to be very hard for me not to take the Yanks at whatever juice they are laying tomorrow. Rumor has it the ring ceremony is going to be amazing. Too much for the Angels to overcome.
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  29. 04-13-10 10:27 AM #29
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    Well so far we are a week and a half into the season, and I seem to have found the storyline for my season. Winning days, but not winning money. A major money management issue that I need to resolve. If it’s going to happen today, I’m going to need some luck and to win one key game.


    Play: New York Yankees – 3 Units @ -200
    Play: New York Yankees -1.5 RL – 2 Units @ -105
    Play: DET/KC UNDER – 2 Units @ -115

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    YTD: 17-10 +10.43 ***SEASON HIGH***
    Today: 2-1 +2.70


    Everything was looking good for me until the late innings in both games. Yanks actually held on while the Royals completely collapsed on themselves. Without that one inning by DET, my under cruised!
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    Adding a play.

    Play: New York Mets - 2 Units @ +130
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    Adding the SF/PIT game.

    Play: San Francisco Giants -1.5 - 2 Units @ EVEN
    Play: San Francisco Giants - 2 Units @ -210
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    YTD: 17-10 +8.43
    Today: 2-2 +.70

    Way off on that Mets game. Maine was not in that game at all. Whole day and potentially all the winnings so far on the line in San Fran.
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  34. 04-14-10 12:17 AM #34
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    YTD: 17-14 +2.93
    Today: 2-4 -5.50

    Well that sucked. SF completely ruined my night.
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  35. 04-14-10 01:39 PM #35
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    I don’t want to talk about yesterday. I’m going to be a good capper and say that in over 30 bets, I’m in positive money. That’s what they say, right? Anyways, new day, new games, hopefully wins.

    Play: PIT/SF OVER – 2 Units @ -120
    Play: San Francisco – 2 Units @ -185
    Play: Los Angeles Dodgers – 2 Units @ -185


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