I went 2-1 +0.85 units yesterday. I have some nice dogs on my card today.
Mariners +164
Pros: Anytime the Mariners send a decent pitcher to the mound when they are opposing a southpaw, it is worth taking. The Mariners hit lefties extremely well, batting .285 as a team against them. They send R.A. Dickey to the mound. Dickey gave up two runs -- both on solo homers -- four hits and issued a season-high five walks in six innings of a 3-2 win over Detroit on Saturday, but was not a factor in the decision. Despite the home runs, the right-hander, who began the season in the bullpen, has been pitching much better lately. He is 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA over his last three outings after posting a 20.25 ERA in losing his previous two starts. The Tigers have a much better offense than the A's. Greg Smith has been pitching much worse of late and he is a lefty.
Cons: A's bullpen is good.
Texas +126
Pros:Scott Feldman has been very good at home this year, posting a 3.20 ERA. He has a 2.89 ERA in 9.1 Innings pitched against the Angels. The Angels are sending the dominant John Lackey. While Lackey has been Cy Young worthy this year, he has a 5.28 ERA in 73.1 innings versus the Rangers. Take the Rangers offense and hope the bullpen doesn't mess up.
Cons: Lackey is really good.
I'm considering a few others, I may add on to my card later.
Mariners +164
Pros: Anytime the Mariners send a decent pitcher to the mound when they are opposing a southpaw, it is worth taking. The Mariners hit lefties extremely well, batting .285 as a team against them. They send R.A. Dickey to the mound. Dickey gave up two runs -- both on solo homers -- four hits and issued a season-high five walks in six innings of a 3-2 win over Detroit on Saturday, but was not a factor in the decision. Despite the home runs, the right-hander, who began the season in the bullpen, has been pitching much better lately. He is 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA over his last three outings after posting a 20.25 ERA in losing his previous two starts. The Tigers have a much better offense than the A's. Greg Smith has been pitching much worse of late and he is a lefty.
Cons: A's bullpen is good.
Texas +126
Pros:Scott Feldman has been very good at home this year, posting a 3.20 ERA. He has a 2.89 ERA in 9.1 Innings pitched against the Angels. The Angels are sending the dominant John Lackey. While Lackey has been Cy Young worthy this year, he has a 5.28 ERA in 73.1 innings versus the Rangers. Take the Rangers offense and hope the bullpen doesn't mess up.
Cons: Lackey is really good.
I'm considering a few others, I may add on to my card later.