2 teams struggling, but i like both the Redsox and St louis

**Richkas** · 04-03-11, 08:19 AM

Be careful. Garcia struggled all spring. Personally living here in Stlouis I hear about and read about the Cardinals all the time. They may not win 80 games this year.

**JMobile** · 04-03-11, 08:45 AM

As a Padres fan, I don't know how Carpenter didn't win the opener. I was really expecting a 8-2 win for the Cards.

**Mr KLC** · 04-03-11, 08:52 AM

I like Garcia. I can't see the Padres hitting like this consistantly. I put the Cardinals in my parlay today.

**katstale** · 04-03-11, 08:58 AM

I watched westbrook after he came over last year. he was awesome with almost zero run support and the
cardinals pathetic bullpen didn't hold his slim margins. His opener was not sharp. but he earned the 2nd spot from his performance last year. The cardinals again do not have a good closer. Having an ugly beard does not scare major league batters. Franklin's fastball is pedestrian. If i was a cardinals starter--I would beg to stay in the game.

**VegasInsider** · 04-03-11, 09:14 AM

Francoma? Not quite sure what part of Boston you're from, but I've never heard this before. Last time I checked, Sox fans are happy as hell with Tito. As far as pitching is concerned, how can you put Lackey and Westbrook on the same level? Lackey is a legit #2 starter on almost any team and Westbrook is lucky to be in a rotation.

**Mr KLC** · 04-03-11, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by VegasInsider

Francoma? Not quite sure what part of Boston you're from, but I've never heard this before. Last time I checked, Sox fans are happy as hell with Tito. As far as pitching is concerned, how can you put Lackey and Westbrook on the same level? Lackey is a legit #2 starter on almost any team and Westbrook is lucky to be in a rotation.

Agreed. Lackey would be the #1 starter by far on my Astros.

**Footballtime** · 04-03-11, 09:25 AM

Vegas, Tito makes some very very bad decisions. Guy has been put in a great situation since he has been with the Redsox. He over uses the bullpen all the time. Lackey a #2, LOL. Guy was good 5 years ago. Since then has a 4.50 plus era. I would even possibly pitch beckett before lackey. You never heard Francoma before??? Oh thats right your from Vegas right??

. KLC, being a number 1 starter on houston is like being the top Prospect in Pitt or KC

. There is no way in hell Lackey, should be starting before Buckholz, Period! Lackey might be a number 2 in the NL, but i can give you 10 teams he couldnt be a number 2 on. Oh Yeah Lackey is awesome he won the world Series MVP in what 2002??? LOL Since then 9 years of shit!

**Footballtime** · 04-03-11, 09:28 AM

14-12 with a 4.69 era in boston............ I think we can find better for 17 million a year! #2 My ASS!

**Irish Lumberjack** · 04-03-11, 09:38 AM

Gl I like Boston today as well

**FuzzyDunlop** · 04-03-11, 09:43 AM

Francona subscribes to the Belichick philosophy of really tinkering with personnel early in a season to find out what works best for a playoff run.

**Herky** · 04-03-11, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by katstale

I watched westbrook after he came over last year. he was awesome with almost zero run support and the
cardinals pathetic bullpen didn't hold his slim margins. His opener was not sharp. but he earned the 2nd spot from his performance last year. The cardinals again do not have a good closer. Having an ugly beard does not scare major league batters. Franklin's fastball is pedestrian. If i was a cardinals starter--I would beg to stay in the game.

You must not watched too much. Franklin blew 2 saves last year and the entire bullpen only blew 10. Fewest in the MLBs.

**rsnnh12** · 04-03-11, 12:29 PM

Lackey is the #2 right now to keep pressure off of Clay. He's young... do you really want him thinking he has to carry the load of a #2 pitcher all year? Any slip up he has could severely hurt his confidence. Tito always favors the vets in his early-season rotation, just like he did with Beckett over Lester the last couple years. The rotation now means NOTHING, so don't worry about it. Tito knows what he's doing

**thezbar** · 04-03-11, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Irish Lumberjack

Gl I like Boston today as well

I agree Boston is the play today.

**drc6491** · 04-03-11, 01:03 PM

boston just need to get their pitching in order, seems like they didnt realize lester wasnt the strongest yet

**drfunkmaster** · 04-03-11, 01:11 PM

PADS and PADS OVER