Capping and Discussions 5/2

**Winston Smith** · 05-01-06, 05:18 PM

What am I missing in the Bulls/Heat series?

The Heat have no perimeter defense. The Bulls are the best team in the league in Opp Fg%. Shaq has been essentially neutralized. In-fighting between Peyton and Wade.

IMO, the disparity between these two teams is more like a 4-5 matchup than a 2-7, and the Bulls have a legitimate chance to win the series (as I said going in).

But, they're catching 8.5 in Miami again? What do people see in Miami, because I see a random collection of players who aren't in sync with only one consistent offensive threat.

**Winston Smith** · 05-01-06, 05:22 PM

Crap. Bases is the first forum now, isn't it? Can a mod move the above post?

**Razz** · 05-01-06, 10:18 PM

Hey, WS, it's still a legitimate post, and I completely agree. GL with them, I may join you.

**Illusion** · 05-02-06, 12:58 AM

I can't move an individual post, but I will copy and paste it for you.

**mlwitchking** · 05-02-06, 01:05 AM

Well, Cook is a great pitcher for the Rockies. He is pitching away from home (where he is doing well) with a team doing well away from home and is still an underdog. I'll take it! Lean on the Cardinals because Williams is not good (reminds me of the Williams or Williamson of the Cubs who I saw get shelled at Busch Stadium, but back on topic). Slight lean on White Sox, but not enough to pull the trigger especially at the chalk right now. Once again, I want the Red Sox to win. Even though Santana is pitching, I like the Mariners simply because the Twins can't score. The only exception was against the Royals. Enough said. The Padres have proved me wrong today. Its enough to erase my lean on the Under for their Team Total. I still lean on the under for the Team Total on the Pirates. Perhaps I will organize my thoughts and leans tomorrow.

**EBone** · 05-02-06, 01:27 AM

One comment: this card is giving me the wee-willies. I have a feeling 5/2 can be really, really profitable day or a real disaster. I am absolutely in love with the Yankees tomorrow and hope the Angels line comes down a bit because I love to play Lackey as a home favorite. And I think the Marlins, Rockies and Pirates are going to get a play from me as well.

Just random commentary.....

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**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 01:32 AM

What's the book on Guzman for the Cubs? Anybody watch his last start?

**EBone** · 05-02-06, 01:41 AM

Sorry, OWNED. I did not see Guzman's first start. I perceive value in Duke on the road.

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**bigboydan** · 05-02-06, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by OWNED

What's the book on Guzman for the Cubs? Anybody watch his last start?

it wasn't the best of start owned.

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by EBone

Sorry, OWNED. I did not see Guzman's first start. I perceive value in Duke on the road.

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He has had very good success against the Cubs, but he has looked terrible (except for his start against the Cubs) all year. Location has been a major issue with him. FWIW, Reynolds will behind the plate tomorrow.

**bigboydan** · 05-02-06, 01:53 AM

pitt better get some batting practice in tomorrow agaist that kid. because, there gonna be facing Pedro Martinez on Wednesday.

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 01:56 AM

Pirates 1-13 on the road

This year's version of the Rockies?

Snell/Martinez will be close to -300 chalk

**onlooker** · 05-02-06, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by OWNED

Snell/Martinez will be close to -300 chalk

No value in that game at all. No way would I lay the 300 on Pedro, and no way will I take the comeback money either. Pittsburgh is just pitaful this year.

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by onlòóker

No value in that game at all. No way would I lay the 300 on Pedro, and no way will I take the comeback money either. Pittsburgh is just pitaful this year.

They will probably reel me in on the +2.5 at near even money.

**Illusion** · 05-02-06, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by bigboydan

pitt better get some batting practice in tomorrow agaist that kid. because, there gonna be facing Pedro Martinez on Wednesday.

That being said, the pirates might be worth a shot tomorrow.

**Wassymac** · 05-02-06, 12:25 PM

For the St. Louis (or potential Reds) backers....No Pujols, Rolen, or Edmonds in the lineup today

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 01:06 PM

Is the rain supposed to get serious in Cleveland?

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 01:27 PM

5th inning of Cleveland/Chicago tells us everything we need to know about these teams. The White Sox do all the little things to win and the Indians, well, do all the little things to lose games.

**Razz** · 05-02-06, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by OWNED

5th inning of Cleveland/Chicago tells us everything we need to know about these teams. The White Sox do all the little things to win and the Indians, well, do all the little things to lose games.

What happened? I just turned it on, and Indians are up by 4.

**moses millsap** · 05-02-06, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Razz

What happened? I just turned it on, and Indians are up by 4.

Well, they came back and put a few more on the board. It was a ground ball to Perez at 1B, but Peralta didn't move at all to 2nd and CC didn't get off the mound, so when Perez threw it to 2B, the runner beat Peralta to the bag, which left the bases juiced, but they got out of it.

Basically poor defense by Cleveland and vintage White Sox taking advantage of any break they get.

**Razz** · 05-02-06, 02:53 PM

Tough loss for over backers - White Sox 11 hits, 1 run.

**mlwitchking** · 05-02-06, 04:35 PM

After I saw the lineups for the White Sox and the Cardinals, I had a gut feeling that both teams would lose. It looks like it could be the first losing day in over a week for me. Pujols, Edmonds, and Rolen were out of the lineup today.