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</TD></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=left>Cincinnati at Colorado Over 13 -102
We are not sure if the oddsmakers can set this total high enough. Let’s start with the obvious: the Reds signing of Eric Milton to a multiyear deal in the off-season has to be considered one of the worst decisions made by a general manager in quite some time. This is a guy who gave up a whopping 43 home runs last season in the bandbox at Philadelphia. Only Jamie Moyer—who allowed 44 home runs—gave up more round-trippers.
So what does Cincinnati do? They sign Milton to a multi-million dollar deal so he can pitch in another band box? The results? So far, Milton has allowed a whopping 20 home runs and enters tonight with a horrific 7.05 ERA overall and 11.85 ERA on the road! And we shutter to think what will happen to him this evening in the thin air of Mile High. This is not to mention that the Reds Bullpen is simply atrocious with a 4.92 ERA overall and 5.75 on the road.
The Rockies meanwhile will counter with Jeff Francis, who has actually pitched pretty decent at home this season. However, he still shoulders a 5.21 ERA overall and 6.21 ERA his last three starts. And we think it’s just a matter of time before Pitcher’s Hell claims him as another victim.
The Rockies bullpen has certainly been a victim of the Mile High elements, as they enter tonight with a 6.14 ERA overall and 6.23 ERA at home. We should also note that this same bullpen has blown a whopping 65% of their save opportunities this season.
In addition, Francis is a lefty and the Reds are 10-5 (o/u) this season against southpaws. We should also mention that CIN is a staggering 87-62 (o/u) as a road underdog going back to last season. When you put it all together, this game has all the makings of a high scoring affair. Play the Over.
william foote
I like the rockies to win this one just thought I'd post up this play.
GM:drink:
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We are not sure if the oddsmakers can set this total high enough. Let’s start with the obvious: the Reds signing of Eric Milton to a multiyear deal in the off-season has to be considered one of the worst decisions made by a general manager in quite some time. This is a guy who gave up a whopping 43 home runs last season in the bandbox at Philadelphia. Only Jamie Moyer—who allowed 44 home runs—gave up more round-trippers.
So what does Cincinnati do? They sign Milton to a multi-million dollar deal so he can pitch in another band box? The results? So far, Milton has allowed a whopping 20 home runs and enters tonight with a horrific 7.05 ERA overall and 11.85 ERA on the road! And we shutter to think what will happen to him this evening in the thin air of Mile High. This is not to mention that the Reds Bullpen is simply atrocious with a 4.92 ERA overall and 5.75 on the road.
The Rockies meanwhile will counter with Jeff Francis, who has actually pitched pretty decent at home this season. However, he still shoulders a 5.21 ERA overall and 6.21 ERA his last three starts. And we think it’s just a matter of time before Pitcher’s Hell claims him as another victim.
The Rockies bullpen has certainly been a victim of the Mile High elements, as they enter tonight with a 6.14 ERA overall and 6.23 ERA at home. We should also note that this same bullpen has blown a whopping 65% of their save opportunities this season.
In addition, Francis is a lefty and the Reds are 10-5 (o/u) this season against southpaws. We should also mention that CIN is a staggering 87-62 (o/u) as a road underdog going back to last season. When you put it all together, this game has all the makings of a high scoring affair. Play the Over.
william foote
I like the rockies to win this one just thought I'd post up this play.
GM:drink:
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arty: 
