ONE Baseball Play

fiveteamer · 05-12-08, 10:05 AM

Izzy sucks, burned before so I'm taking the 1st half. I've never even bet a 1st half in anything before let alone baseball.

MadCapper · 05-12-08, 10:05 AM

According to manager Tony La Russa, Albert Pujols will likely be out of the lineup Monday night.
La Russa has said that he'd likely to get Pujols some time off, but he'll no doubt be tempted to use him as a pinch-hitter even if he doesn't start. Chris Duncan is expected to replace Pujols at first base. Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch May. 12 - 10:10 am et

fiveteamer · 05-12-08, 10:23 AM

Can Chris Duncan catch foul balls??

fiveteamer · 05-12-08, 12:13 PM

Looks like Isringhausen isn't even the closer anymore...

Hellerud · 05-12-08, 12:26 PM

love on it aswell.. get it big boy

trytrytry · 05-12-08, 03:06 PM

thanks **

topgame85 · 05-12-08, 03:14 PM

staying away from this game GL though

BuddyBear · 05-12-08, 03:43 PM

No opinion on this game as of yet. With Pujolos out of the lineup it makes it that much more difficult for STL to win this game.

However, MIL pitching outside of Ben Sheets and a handful of other starts by various starters during the year has been very below average and the bullpen has been weak in its own right. Dave Bush is one of the weaker pitchers on the roster and was recently sent to Triple AAA and then called back up when gas can Derrik Turnblow was demoted to Nashville. Bush has talent to be sure (a good sinker and movement on many of his pitches) and has shown a strong tendency to pitch well in Miller Park, but has really struggled this year as I believe he has yet to put together a quality start. In addition, the MIL offense has yet to get it going surprisingly. There have been sparks here and there and Ryan Braun appears to be getting it going somewhat but the lineup features some very weak hitting players (i.e. Rickie Weeks, Bill Hall, Mike Cameron, JJ Hardy, etc...) I am talking about everyday players hitting below .200 or right around it and its difficult to sustain offensive rallies when you have little production from key players. MIL has scored 4, 3, and 5 runs in the first 3 games of the series. The first game was gift wrapped with a bow for them (2 unearned runs in the 5th inning; a blown save as well).

A year ago, Bush would have been -130/-135 in this spot which gives you an idea just how much he's fallen off. I don't trust him at all as he is the pitcher on MIL most susceptible to getting hit hard in any inning. His command isn't what it use to be and his confidence has to be rattled somewhat after being demoted and having to look over his shoulder all season long.

No opinion on this game as I think this game is priced right. Advantages for MIL being at home and having no Pujolos in the lineup, but SP advantage goes to STL IMO.

Good luck....

MadCapper · 05-12-08, 06:11 PM

Almost gametime. Line hasnt moved much all day.

diogee · 05-12-08, 06:12 PM

Best of luck **...on the Cards myself. Hopefully they don't dish another late inning implosion.

The_Kid · 05-12-08, 06:16 PM

Would the UNDER be a better play rather than taking sides?

flyingillini · 05-12-08, 06:19 PM

Cardinals all the way

MadCapper · 05-12-08, 08:47 PM

Disgusting.

St. Andrew · 05-12-08, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by MadCapper

Disgusting.

Wainwright was off tonight. Next outing he'll probably be razor-sharp. It's hard to know when an ace will implode. And Bush..wow, I expected him to get destroyed but he was pretty sharp/

pimike · 05-12-08, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by St. Andrew

Wainwright was off tonight. Next outing he'll probably be razor-sharp. It's hard to know when an ace will implode. And Bush..wow, I expected him to get destroyed but he was pretty sharp/

I actually thought that was a shitty game/play

The_Kid · 05-12-08, 08:56 PM

Gagne is in. Let's go Cards!!