Travel? (Solid Plays Tommorow!)

[TPowell]

I see Detroit around +110 right now. I know BAL swept the Rays but they play at around 3:00 PM Eastern and they just finished the series in Tampa this afternoon. Anybody else think this day game will be a nightmare and a game that BAL flat out takes off? Detroit has youngster Rick Porcello who is much better than his 4.96 ERA indicated last year IMO. This Arietta kid can't be much better if any than Porcello IMO. I think BAL mails it in and Detroit picks up a needed win after losing their series against the Yankees.

DETROIT (+110)



I also see a HUGE road trip for the Seattle Mariners. They finished up in Oakland today and have to get to Texas for tommorow nights game. This is a pretty good travel IMO, while Texas stays at home after sweeping the Red Sox. My only worry is the SP matchup. Bedard is solid but who knows how much he has right now after the injuries. Texas starts a true RP last year who hasn't started a game in his career from what I've saw. He did post a 1.30 ERA in 41.2 innings, 40 K's and 15 BB's isn't terrible either.

TEXAS (-155)

[blackeyeshamus]

leaning your way on the rangers,
but I've already booked the orioles @ -125.
opening day at camden yards in the inner harbor?
schools and banks will be closed in baltimore tomorrow.

[TPowell]

I guess "takes off" was wrong to say but still I like the Tigers to win tommorow after such a huge uptick like sweeping the Rays on the road

[CanuckG]

Like Texas tomorrow. The real M's were displayed today and will continue to be shown tomorrow.

[blackeyeshamus]

yeah, the rangers are no joke...
...leaning rangers @ -155. thanks, bros.
good luck all around!

[No coincidences]

Be careful betting against Bedard. He's one of those pieces of shit who can get hammered if you play him but toss a gem if you fade him.

[BOBBYW]

Bal has a new mindset with buck at the helm.....tghey went on a winning streak when he took over last year and the players have really bought into it.....when i look at this team i see alot of team.....love bal

[CanuckG]

First start since 2009. I've watched this frenchie before...wouldn't be worried.

[CanuckG]

might take under first 5 though. so far 3-0 on under first 5 for mariners and I can see them being shutout to start and if Bedard can have an okay game maybe limit the Rangers to 3-4 runs.

[No coincidences]

First start since 2009. I've watched this frenchie before...wouldn't be worried.

He's arguably the biggest pussy in baseball.

When he's on though, he can be lights-out with his curve.

[CanuckG]

Texas hasn't won its first four games since a 7-0 start in 1996

[No coincidences]

Texas hasn't won its first four games since a 7-0 start in 1996

I need to do some research re: Texas' lineup vs. lefties.

Bedard had a 1.13 ERA this spring.

[CTOWNsCAPPIN]

Porcello gets hammered. Trust me. I love Balt. tomorrow

[CanuckG]

I need to do some research re: Texas' lineup vs. lefties.

Bedard had a 1.13 ERA this spring.

The Rangers face the left-hander Monday night in their bid to go to 4-0. Bedard was a solid pitcher with Baltimore, but didn't pitch at all last season and has made just 30 starts since 2008. The Rangers have had some success against him.

Here's how they have fared ...

Elvis Andrus 0 for 5

Adrian Beltre 3 for 11

Nelson Cruz 3 for 8

Josh Hamilton 2 for 8

Ian Kinsler 7 for 20

David Murphy 1 for 5

Mike Napoli 2 for 6

Yorvit Torrealba 2 for 7

Michael Young 5 for 28.

[No coincidences]

That's "success"?

I'm starting to like this under.

[Iced]

I have a play on Baltimore and a lean on Seattle. Looks like one of us will have to have a bad day today TPowell.

[No coincidences]

Neither Arrieta or Porcello are any good.

A lot of runs possible in this one.

[CanuckG]

That info I posted before was from a blog. I still lean towards 1st 5 under. Seattle will be an under machine this year.

[warriorfan707]

It is odd how "Doing research" seems to end up doing more harm than good at an uncanny rate

[Iced]

It is odd how "Doing research" seems to end up doing more harm than good at an uncanny rate

Because winning cappers just flip a coin or go with their gut, right?

[CanuckG]

It is odd how "Doing research" seems to end up doing more harm than good at an uncanny rate

How so?

[ex50warrior]

With you on the Tigers--good luck!

[HoulihansTX]

Porcello is good.

NC, I disagree with your assessment of this young pitcher.

[HoulihansTX]

How so?

Paralysis by analysis.

[Sawyer]

Really liked Baltimore for monday..

[teecee]

if i were making a play today, it would be on detroit. small, of course.