3 MLB Plays for Wednesday (121-130, -0.77)

LT Profits · 06-25-08, 10:15 AM

Bumping because of so many posts in Tuesday's thread. Didn't want today to get buried.

Doc JS · 06-25-08, 10:31 AM

LT,
In my on-going quest to become a better capper, could you educate me as to why you're behind Zito?

He's been god-awful in his last three starts. 0-2, 8.53 ERA in 12.2 innings of work.

Sowers hasn't been a helluva lot better in his last three. 0-2, 7.53 ERA in 14.1.

Zito's road ERA (5.25) is better than Sowers' home ERA (6.52).

So, is what did the fact that there isn't a whole lot to choose from in the starters ERA in the last three push you to the dog? Or did Zito's road ERA being better than Sowers' home ERA do it? Or am I, once again, completely off base?!? LOL

Thanks for the on-going education!!

Doc

LT Profits · 06-25-08, 10:58 AM

Wait for my write-up in Underdog thread, coming soon!

Mr Handicapable · 06-25-08, 11:13 AM

I like the Giants today too!! Sowers is every bit as horrible as Zito and Cleveland hits .232 vs lefties this year. Good value play

Doc JS · 06-25-08, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Mr Handicapable

I like the Giants today too!! Sowers is every bit as horrible as Zito and Cleveland hits .232 vs lefties this year. Good value play

Mr. H,
I get that. I do.

Folks like LT, BBD, Pags and others have helped me become a lot less square than I used to be since I started hanging out here at SBR.

I understand that sometimes when you play dogs, you just have to hold you nose and pull the trigger. It's just that Zito has been soooo bad pretty much all year long...

Doc

LT Profits · 06-25-08, 12:07 PM

Here you go Doc:

Originally posted by LT Profits

GIANTS +160: Now it may seem tough to take Zito in this spot, but consider that he has actually allowed three runs or less in each of his last four road starts, with the Giants as a team going 3-1 in those outings. Apparently, Zito is more relieved to be pitching away from home these days, as he has been abysmal at San Francisco where he has been booed mercilessly. It also helps his cause here that the Indians are batting a pathetic .186 vs. left-handed pitching in the last 10 games. Besides, Sowers has not exactly been lights out for Cleveland, going 0-2 with a 6.57 ERA and a hideous 1.74 WHIP. He cannot be trusted laying this much juice.

Doc JS · 06-25-08, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Here you go Doc:

LT,
Thanks!

Looks like I was at least close to correct on your thinking!

I must be getting better, thanks to you!!

Doc

bigugly · 06-25-08, 11:37 PM

Nicely done. Welcome to the black.

BuddyBear · 06-25-08, 11:40 PM

nice job LT.... Now, keep the momentum going!

Doc JS · 06-26-08, 07:09 AM

LT,
Great call on the Giants and Zito!

Congrats on getting back to black!!

Let's keep it rolling, my man!!

Doc