CHOPTALK said:
Just some baseball humor in honor of opening day. I knew a good baseball mind like yourself would appreciate the Thon. I'll be mixing it up quite a bit, maybe some Willie Mcgee, Mackey Sasser and Biff Pokaroba in the future.
Thanks for the wishes, mi amigo. Same to you.
Steve Trout will make a guest appearance throwing bullpens with aviators and no hat. Love that card.
Von Heezy? He's a player. He was sweet.
Like the Angels today. Think Lackey will have a nice year, Pineiro for Seattle is a #3 or 4 at best.
Halladay will also have a real good year. Blue Jays have a nice lineup. Johan doesn't pitch as well on the road, but this is a play fading predominantly changeup pitchers early in the season. Hitters bat speed and triggers get faster as the year progresses. Thats when chageups are more likely to fool a hitter. A lot of guys have that slider bat speed right now, and I think they knock Johan around today.
Just the thoughts of THON. Thon Happens.
Good luck to all...
Like the Angels today. Think Lackey will have a nice year, Pineiro for Seattle is a #3 or 4 at best.
Halladay will also have a real good year. Blue Jays have a nice lineup. Johan doesn't pitch as well on the road, but this is a play fading predominantly changeup pitchers early in the season. Hitters bat speed and triggers get faster as the year progresses. Thats when chageups are more likely to fool a hitter. A lot of guys have that slider bat speed right now, and I think they knock Johan around today.
Just the thoughts of THON. Thon Happens.
Good luck to all...
2* San Francisco Giants (-126) Morris
1* San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+131) Morris
Estes is a .500 pitcher who traditionally struggles against the G-Men. Bonds and the Giants should have a nice game after getting that first game off their backs with the Barry-saga. Morris has faired well vs. the Pads over the years. San Diego has been an under park, and I think they blew their wad for runs yesterday. San Fran evens the series in game 2.
Good Luck...
1* San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+131) Morris
Estes is a .500 pitcher who traditionally struggles against the G-Men. Bonds and the Giants should have a nice game after getting that first game off their backs with the Barry-saga. Morris has faired well vs. the Pads over the years. San Diego has been an under park, and I think they blew their wad for runs yesterday. San Fran evens the series in game 2.
Good Luck...
1* Houston Astros -1.5 (-103) Pettitte
Kicking myself for not betting the Stros/Marlins under last night. Marlins field a very young lineup, and some career minor leaguers in Houston facing a Major League ACE vs. an Astros offense that struggles to plate runs and Dontrelle? Ugh. Similiar situation tonight. After facing Oswalt last night, the young Marlins get a look at another legit Major League pitcher Andy Pettite. Pettitte will provide a different style from Oswalt, the lefty will throw big breaking balls and they should have a tough time again tonight in Houston. Marlins start Mitre who comes over from the Cubs. Gave up 5 runs over 5 innings in his final spring training start. Sports a 6.12 career ERA, and this is a tough one for him, probably getting little run support and facing the defending National League Champs at their yard. Astros should be able to extend a good lead here despite their poor hitting last night.
Kicking myself for not betting the Stros/Marlins under last night. Marlins field a very young lineup, and some career minor leaguers in Houston facing a Major League ACE vs. an Astros offense that struggles to plate runs and Dontrelle? Ugh. Similiar situation tonight. After facing Oswalt last night, the young Marlins get a look at another legit Major League pitcher Andy Pettite. Pettitte will provide a different style from Oswalt, the lefty will throw big breaking balls and they should have a tough time again tonight in Houston. Marlins start Mitre who comes over from the Cubs. Gave up 5 runs over 5 innings in his final spring training start. Sports a 6.12 career ERA, and this is a tough one for him, probably getting little run support and facing the defending National League Champs at their yard. Astros should be able to extend a good lead here despite their poor hitting last night.
