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I already put one unit on Dodgers/Phils OVER 10. Maybe I'm blinded by all the gopher balls Tomko served up a couple years ago in St. Louis but I got a feeling the Phils put a hurt on him tomorrow (especially after being swept in their own park to start the year). Add to that Lloyd had some pretty ugly numbers when he was in the bigs last year...
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I like the Giants tomorrow? And the Yankees!Comment -
Early leans to the two winless Pennsylvania teams, the Phillies and the Pirates.Comment -
Owned nice win on that over in the Giants/Braves game!!
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Thanks, would've been sweeter if it was 6-4 Braves.Originally posted by imgv94Owned nice win on that over in the Giants/Braves game!!Comment -
Tomorrows slate looks rough. I like the Cubs and Royals small. I also like Arizona for two units. I am also looking at a few totals.Comment -
leaning white sox.Comment -
I am putting together a huge baseball card!! My biggest yet!!! Lets win
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Friday afternoon contests...
Minnesota (K.Lohse) at Cleveland (P.Byrd) – 3:05 p.m. (ET)
Kyle Lohse had a fantastic spring that slipped under a lot of radars, winning five of his seven starts with a 2.42 ERA in 26 IP. But he has not been a great April pitcher (4-7, 14 starts, 5.90 ERA since 2003), and he has struggled against the Tribe in that same span (10 starts. 4-6, 5.34 ERA, 9 HR, 57.1 IP). At The Jake in Cleveland, he’s even worse (5 starts, 1-4, 6.92 ERA, 27.1 IP). Big Ben Broussard gives him the most trouble (3 HR, 25 AB), along with Troy Hafner (2 HR, 23 AB).
Paul Byrd is making his Cleveland debut after coming over from the Halos this winter. He was 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in 23.2 IP this spring, and is a slow starter (5 starts. 1-3. 5.29 last three April’s). In his last three starts against the Twins, Byrd is 1-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 20.1 IP. This is just his second start at Jacobs Field in the last three years; he tossed seven shutout, 3-hit innings in the one start, though he was facing the Indians in that game. He has done well against Torii Hunter (.174, 23 AB), Tony Batista (.227, 2 HR, 22 AB), Shannon Stewart (.250, HR, 20 AB) and Rondell White (.143, HR, 14 AB). But he has struggled against Luis Castillo (.571, 14 AB), Justin Morneau (.444, 9 AB) and Lew Ford (.571, 7 AB).
No umpires posted yet for this one that I could find. The forecast calls for very good chance of rain with a high in the mid-50s this afternoon and wind blowing out from the south with gusts of 15-20 MPH. With the wind blowing out, I’m thinking the o9½ at -105 is the way to go. But with the weather, I’m reluctant to book a winner on this one since there’s a good chance that both starting pitchers might toss but a few frames before a rain delay ends their outing. A shortened game would also cancel any o/u wagers at VIP.
St. Louis (J.Suppan) at Chicago (G.Maddux) – 2:20 p.m. (ET)
Jeff Suppan threw BP this spring to the tune of a .344 BAA and 6.85 ERA in just under 24 IP. But he is known as a fast starter on the season with a 2.87 ERA and 8-5 record in his last 13 April starts covering 82.2 frames. Suppan has also performed well of late against the Cubbies (2.58 ERA, .259 BAA, 45.1 IP). At Wrigley, he’s made just one start the last few years, pitching an 8-inning gem with 7 Ks and a walk. Like a lot of pitchers, Suppan has had his troubles against Derek Lee (.480, 2 HR, 7 BB, 25 AB). But the players who have really popped Suppan from his AL days are Todd Walker (.294, HR, 34 AB) and Jacque Jones (.355, 4 HR, 9 BB, 31 AB). Michael Barrett (.467, 15 AB) has also caused Suppan grief.
Greg Maddux is coming off a decent spring (3.27, .229 BAA, 22 IP), though April has not been his best month the past few seasons. He has done better than a lot of pitchers against the Cards since 2003 (3.59 ERA, 4-2, 7 starts, 48.2 IP). No surprise that Albert Pujols has been among the toughest outs for him (.417, 3 HR, 24 AB). But it might surprise some to see little David ‘Tanner’ Eckstein having a lot of success against the future Hall of Fame pitcher (.455, 11 AB, 0 K). So Taguchi (.500, 4 AB) has also had success in limited appearances. Maddux is 12-15 in his last 34 starts at Wrigley with a 4.08 ERA (230.2 IP)
No umps posted, and the forecast is for a typical spring day in Chicago: chance of rain, high in the mid-50s, strong winds from the NE (15-25 MPH, blowing in from right-center). There is no o/u posted on this game at VIP. I’m very tempted to take the Cubs (+105) in this one.Comment -
Willie, I love reading your detailed posts in this thread. Nice work sir.Comment -
Seconded!!Originally posted by RazzComment -
What's keeping anyone from taking the BoSox as Clement has owned the Orioles??? Just wanted some input. Thanx guys!Comment -
i have no idea. i took the red sox about when it opened on sportsbook at -105.Comment -
Thanks, Razz & J-Edgar. Picking the over in the Minn-Cleve game today didn't take a member of Mensa. And with wind blowing in at Wrigley, easy to go with Maddux.Comment -
What a miserable start with the Phillies, D-Rays, and Orioles
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i was one the phone all morning getting the scoop on that situation willie bee. i'm just glad it paid off was allOriginally posted by Willie Bee
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Cabrera walks 6 batters in the first inning. LOL. Guess that Mazzone angle will have to take a long time to factor in with this bumComment -
The only hit in that inning was a bunt by Coco Crisp. That is sick.Originally posted by OWNEDComment -
cabrera walking everyone is good for me! go red sox!Comment -
Well scratch that one up as a loss for us Baltimore backers. Im surprised they still have Cabrera in there.
7 walks so far by this loser.
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My 3 early bets are down 7-0, 6-0, and 4-0. If one of these scrub teams can come back, I'll be content, lol.Comment -
Originally posted by OWNED
Sorry to see that bud. Thats going to be tough, but I think your best one out of those three to comeback is Philly. Here are some balls for your teams... 
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It's starting to drizzle in Baltimore. That would be a sweet one if this game slows down and the rain starts pouring
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Why did I bet the Phillies??? Pitchers ERA was 10 something last year??Comment -
Well, we can only hope. But I dont think it will happen. Unless you start doing a indian rain dance.Originally posted by OWNEDIt's starting to drizzle in Baltimore. That would be a sweet one if this game slows down and the rain starts pouring
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Dodgers game is over!!!Comment -
the first two innings for boston:
7 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, and 8 walks.Comment -
5-0 only in Philly. Orioles and Devil Rays have no shot to come back, Philly can back if Tomko pitches like I know he can
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Phils hittin bullets all over the place...only a matter of time that they start droppingOriginally posted by imgv94Comment -
Good Call!!!Originally posted by OWNED, Philly can back if Tomko pitches like I know he can
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Good Call Guys!!Originally posted by Wassymac
I spoke way too soon.Comment -
Didn't take into account the secret weapon in LA's bullpen...can't believe this one didn't go over....wowComment -
White Sox are losing. Solely because Ozzie Gullien left his starter, Jon Garland, in the 6th inning after giving up 7 runs in the past two innings. I just don't understand why he was still in the game!Comment -
Fvck the White Soxs, I hate that off and on team.Comment
