After an 0-4 stretch I've dropped below .500. Remember today. It will be the only time this season I have a losing record. Onward and upward.
2007 RECORD: 7-8-0 -0.90 Units
TUESDAY 4/24/2007: THREE PLAYS:
Colorado Rockies (Aaron Cook) @ New York Mets (Orlando Hernandez)
PLAY ON: COLORADO ROCKIES (Runline (+1.5), -115) To Win 1 Unit
Houston Astros (Woody Williams) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (Paul Maholm)
PLAY ON: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (Moneyline, -110) To Win 1 Unit<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Milwaukee\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> Brewers (Jeff Suppan) @ Chicago Cubs (Rich Hill)\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>PLAY ON: \u003cb\>CHICAGO\u003c/b\>\u003cb\> CUBS (Moneyline, -150) \u003c/b\>To Win 1 Uni\n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Rockies\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003cb\>\n\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> Writeup\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Beating the Mets at home seems to be a daunting task of late, but Aaron Cook has been extremely effective so far. There's nothing particularly fascinating about todays matchup talent-wise; the Mets are a stronger offensive team than the \nRockies, and the pitching matchup is just about even. So the Mets should win this one every time, right? Well, not in my estimation. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Tonight represents a letdown spot for the Mets after pummeling Taylor Buchholz last night. They're playing a sorry-ass team with a sorry-ass pitcher on the mound, so why put maximum effort into winning this game? It should be as easy as last night, right? \n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>
Milwaukee Brewers (Jeff Suppan) @ Chicago Cubs (Rich Hill)
PLAY ON: CHICAGO CUBS (Moneyline, -150) To Win 1 Uni
Rockies Writeup
Beating the Mets at home seems to be a daunting task of late, but Aaron Cook has been extremely effective so far. There's nothing particularly fascinating about todays matchup talent-wise; the Mets are a stronger offensive team than the Rockies, and the pitching matchup is just about even. So the Mets should win this one every time, right? Well, not in my estimation.
Tonight represents a letdown spot for the Mets after pummeling Taylor Buchholz last night. They're playing a sorry-ass team with a sorry-ass pitcher on the mound, so why put maximum effort into winning this game? It should be as easy as last night, right?
<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","Wrong. The Rockies have got some solid pitching from guys like Cook, Lopez, Francis and Hirsh this season. They are a team that thinks they can make a statement in the west, and are not about to shrivel up and die. After a lackluster blowout by the hand of John Maine, the \nRockies know they have to bear down for tonights game against El Duque. He is a known as a better pitcher, and represents a significant challenge to a hungry Rockies team. Tonight, I expect Colorado to show patience, timing and professional hitting against the Mets. They will not be hacking at bad pitches, and will be locked into this game. Sporting a lofty \n10.80 home ERA, we can count on El Duque to make some mistakes, and the Rockies will make him pay. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>With a cheap +1.5 Runline, we don't even have to win the game. I am happy to play on Colorado with such a cheap price. \n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Pirates Writeup\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\n\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Paul Maholm has been quite an interesting pitcher over his 1-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He sports a career home ERA of \n3.59 with a career away ERA of 6.14. In 2007, he has continued this pattern, sporting a 3.60 ERA at home with a 6.19 ERA overall. I guess he just loves Pittsburgh.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>Wrong. The Rockies have got some solid pitching from guys like Cook, Lopez, Francis and Hirsh this season. They are a team that thinks they can make a statement in the west, and are not about to shrivel up and die. After a lackluster blowout by the hand of John Maine, the Rockies know they have to bear down for tonights game against El Duque. He is a known as a better pitcher, and represents a significant challenge to a hungry Rockies team. Tonight, I expect Colorado to show patience, timing and professional hitting against the Mets. They will not be hacking at bad pitches, and will be locked into this game. Sporting a lofty 10.80 home ERA, we can count on El Duque to make some mistakes, and the Rockies will make him pay.
With a cheap +1.5 Runline, we don't even have to win the game. I am happy to play on Colorado with such a cheap price.
Pirates Writeup
Paul Maholm has been quite an interesting pitcher over his 1-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He sports a career home ERA of 3.59 with a career away ERA of 6.14. In 2007, he has continued this pattern, sporting a 3.60 ERA at home with a 6.19 ERA overall. I guess he just loves Pittsburgh.
<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","Now, having lost 3 tough games in a row, the Astros must feel they've caught a break because they get to play a shoddy Pirates pitcher with a \n6.19 ERA. Life is good for the Astros. An easy win has finally come their way, just when the needed it. Phew.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>For the lowly Pirates, nearly every game against a decent pitcher is a chance for them to prove that they belong in the big leagues. \nPittsburgh, like Colorado, is another team that feels they have enough pitching power to make a statement in their division. The Pirates will be salivating over the opportunity to hammer division rival Woody Williams at home. They're coming off of a solid win against Brett Tomko, and with the way Williams has pitched this season, it shouldn't be too difficult for the Pirates to continue their impressive 1-game win streak. Well, at least I think it's impressive. It's no secret that hitting against Paul Maholm should be easier than batting practice. We'll see how that mindset works out for \nHouston tonight.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Cubs Writeup\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\n\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Poor Lou Piniella. I can just imagine him slowly munching on a jumbo-size popcorn, thinkin' about the good 'ol days. Well, it's early yet. Tonight the Cubs get a chance to make a fool out of division rival pitcher Jeff Suppan after enduring two tough losses. Suppan was highly touted after his performance in the World Series, and you can be sure the Cubs will show him the respect he deserves. Expect to see \nChicagos offense in full-swing tonight against the overrated Jeff Suppan.",1]);//--></SCRIPT>Now, having lost 3 tough games in a row, the Astros must feel they've caught a break because they get to play a shoddy Pirates pitcher with a 6.19 ERA. Life is good for the Astros. An easy win has finally come their way, just when the needed it. Phew.
For the lowly Pirates, nearly every game against a decent pitcher is a chance for them to prove that they belong in the big leagues. Pittsburgh, like Colorado, is another team that feels they have enough pitching power to make a statement in their division. The Pirates will be salivating over the opportunity to hammer division rival Woody Williams at home. They're coming off of a solid win against Brett Tomko, and with the way Williams has pitched this season, it shouldn't be too difficult for the Pirates to continue their impressive 1-game win streak. Well, at least I think it's impressive. It's no secret that hitting against Paul Maholm should be easier than batting practice. We'll see how that mindset works out for Houston tonight.
Cubs Writeup
Poor Lou Piniella. I can just imagine him slowly munching on a jumbo-size popcorn, thinkin' about the good 'ol days. Well, it's early yet. Tonight the Cubs get a chance to make a fool out of division rival pitcher Jeff Suppan after enduring two tough losses. Suppan was highly touted after his performance in the World Series, and you can be sure the Cubs will show him the respect he deserves. Expect to see Chicagos offense in full-swing tonight against the overrated Jeff Suppan.<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>On the Hill for the Cubs is, well, Rich Hill. I'll just say this: 8 hits in 22 innings. What!? That's right, Hill has been downright filthy since the start of the season, and is shaping up nicely to be this years Francisco Liriano.\n\u003cspan\>* \u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Even better, though, is the size of the Brewers heads coming into this game. They are coming off back to back wins against Roy Oswalt and Carlos Zambrano—the cream of the NL crop. As they lead the NL Central, this team could not be cockier. Though they did lose to Rich Hill a while back, it was because of a pitiful performance by Dave Bush. Tonight they expect to hit Hill, but who cares? I mean, they just beat Zambrano and Oswalt, so its not like Rich Hill has anything on the invincible Milwaukee Brewers.\n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>In my estimation, this game will be well over before the fifth inning. The Cubs will hammer Suppan, and before Milwaukee\n knows what hit them, they will have to make a comeback against some of the nastiest stuff in the league. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>For the price I'm paying on this game, I fully expect a Cubs rout against the BrewCrew tonight. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>
On the Hill for the Cubs is, well, Rich Hill. I'll just say this: 8 hits in 22 innings. What!? That's right, Hill has been downright filthy since the start of the season, and is shaping up nicely to be this years Francisco Liriano.
Even better, though, is the size of the Brewers heads coming into this game. They are coming off back to back wins against Roy Oswalt and Carlos Zambrano—the cream of the NL crop. As they lead the NL Central, this team could not be cockier. Though they did lose to Rich Hill a while back, it was because of a pitiful performance by Dave Bush. Tonight they expect to hit Hill, but who cares? I mean, they just beat Zambrano and Oswalt, so its not like Rich Hill has anything on the invincible Milwaukee Brewers.
In my estimation, this game will be well over before the fifth inning. The Cubs will hammer Suppan, and before Milwaukee knows what hit them, they will have to make a comeback against some of the nastiest stuff in the league.
For the price I'm paying on this game, I fully expect a Cubs rout against the BrewCrew tonight.
<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Good Luck\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>",1]);D(["mb","\u003cspan class\u003dsg\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Chase\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003c/span\>",0]);D(["ce"]);//--></SCRIPT>
Good Luck
Chase
2007 RECORD: 7-8-0 -0.90 Units
TUESDAY 4/24/2007: THREE PLAYS:
Colorado Rockies (Aaron Cook) @ New York Mets (Orlando Hernandez)
PLAY ON: COLORADO ROCKIES (Runline (+1.5), -115) To Win 1 Unit
Houston Astros (Woody Williams) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (Paul Maholm)
PLAY ON: PITTSBURGH PIRATES (Moneyline, -110) To Win 1 Unit<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Milwaukee\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> Brewers (Jeff Suppan) @ Chicago Cubs (Rich Hill)\u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>PLAY ON: \u003cb\>CHICAGO\u003c/b\>\u003cb\> CUBS (Moneyline, -150) \u003c/b\>To Win 1 Uni\n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Rockies\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003cb\>\n\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\> Writeup\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Beating the Mets at home seems to be a daunting task of late, but Aaron Cook has been extremely effective so far. There's nothing particularly fascinating about todays matchup talent-wise; the Mets are a stronger offensive team than the \nRockies, and the pitching matchup is just about even. So the Mets should win this one every time, right? Well, not in my estimation. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Tonight represents a letdown spot for the Mets after pummeling Taylor Buchholz last night. They're playing a sorry-ass team with a sorry-ass pitcher on the mound, so why put maximum effort into winning this game? It should be as easy as last night, right? \n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>
Milwaukee Brewers (Jeff Suppan) @ Chicago Cubs (Rich Hill)
PLAY ON: CHICAGO CUBS (Moneyline, -150) To Win 1 Uni
Rockies Writeup
Beating the Mets at home seems to be a daunting task of late, but Aaron Cook has been extremely effective so far. There's nothing particularly fascinating about todays matchup talent-wise; the Mets are a stronger offensive team than the Rockies, and the pitching matchup is just about even. So the Mets should win this one every time, right? Well, not in my estimation.
Tonight represents a letdown spot for the Mets after pummeling Taylor Buchholz last night. They're playing a sorry-ass team with a sorry-ass pitcher on the mound, so why put maximum effort into winning this game? It should be as easy as last night, right?
<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","Wrong. The Rockies have got some solid pitching from guys like Cook, Lopez, Francis and Hirsh this season. They are a team that thinks they can make a statement in the west, and are not about to shrivel up and die. After a lackluster blowout by the hand of John Maine, the \nRockies know they have to bear down for tonights game against El Duque. He is a known as a better pitcher, and represents a significant challenge to a hungry Rockies team. Tonight, I expect Colorado to show patience, timing and professional hitting against the Mets. They will not be hacking at bad pitches, and will be locked into this game. Sporting a lofty \n10.80 home ERA, we can count on El Duque to make some mistakes, and the Rockies will make him pay. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>With a cheap +1.5 Runline, we don't even have to win the game. I am happy to play on Colorado with such a cheap price. \n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Pirates Writeup\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\n\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Paul Maholm has been quite an interesting pitcher over his 1-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He sports a career home ERA of \n3.59 with a career away ERA of 6.14. In 2007, he has continued this pattern, sporting a 3.60 ERA at home with a 6.19 ERA overall. I guess he just loves Pittsburgh.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>Wrong. The Rockies have got some solid pitching from guys like Cook, Lopez, Francis and Hirsh this season. They are a team that thinks they can make a statement in the west, and are not about to shrivel up and die. After a lackluster blowout by the hand of John Maine, the Rockies know they have to bear down for tonights game against El Duque. He is a known as a better pitcher, and represents a significant challenge to a hungry Rockies team. Tonight, I expect Colorado to show patience, timing and professional hitting against the Mets. They will not be hacking at bad pitches, and will be locked into this game. Sporting a lofty 10.80 home ERA, we can count on El Duque to make some mistakes, and the Rockies will make him pay.
With a cheap +1.5 Runline, we don't even have to win the game. I am happy to play on Colorado with such a cheap price.
Pirates Writeup
Paul Maholm has been quite an interesting pitcher over his 1-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He sports a career home ERA of 3.59 with a career away ERA of 6.14. In 2007, he has continued this pattern, sporting a 3.60 ERA at home with a 6.19 ERA overall. I guess he just loves Pittsburgh.
<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","Now, having lost 3 tough games in a row, the Astros must feel they've caught a break because they get to play a shoddy Pirates pitcher with a \n6.19 ERA. Life is good for the Astros. An easy win has finally come their way, just when the needed it. Phew.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>For the lowly Pirates, nearly every game against a decent pitcher is a chance for them to prove that they belong in the big leagues. \nPittsburgh, like Colorado, is another team that feels they have enough pitching power to make a statement in their division. The Pirates will be salivating over the opportunity to hammer division rival Woody Williams at home. They're coming off of a solid win against Brett Tomko, and with the way Williams has pitched this season, it shouldn't be too difficult for the Pirates to continue their impressive 1-game win streak. Well, at least I think it's impressive. It's no secret that hitting against Paul Maholm should be easier than batting practice. We'll see how that mindset works out for \nHouston tonight.\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Cubs Writeup\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\n\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cb\>\u003ci\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/i\>\u003c/b\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Poor Lou Piniella. I can just imagine him slowly munching on a jumbo-size popcorn, thinkin' about the good 'ol days. Well, it's early yet. Tonight the Cubs get a chance to make a fool out of division rival pitcher Jeff Suppan after enduring two tough losses. Suppan was highly touted after his performance in the World Series, and you can be sure the Cubs will show him the respect he deserves. Expect to see \nChicagos offense in full-swing tonight against the overrated Jeff Suppan.",1]);//--></SCRIPT>Now, having lost 3 tough games in a row, the Astros must feel they've caught a break because they get to play a shoddy Pirates pitcher with a 6.19 ERA. Life is good for the Astros. An easy win has finally come their way, just when the needed it. Phew.
For the lowly Pirates, nearly every game against a decent pitcher is a chance for them to prove that they belong in the big leagues. Pittsburgh, like Colorado, is another team that feels they have enough pitching power to make a statement in their division. The Pirates will be salivating over the opportunity to hammer division rival Woody Williams at home. They're coming off of a solid win against Brett Tomko, and with the way Williams has pitched this season, it shouldn't be too difficult for the Pirates to continue their impressive 1-game win streak. Well, at least I think it's impressive. It's no secret that hitting against Paul Maholm should be easier than batting practice. We'll see how that mindset works out for Houston tonight.
Cubs Writeup
Poor Lou Piniella. I can just imagine him slowly munching on a jumbo-size popcorn, thinkin' about the good 'ol days. Well, it's early yet. Tonight the Cubs get a chance to make a fool out of division rival pitcher Jeff Suppan after enduring two tough losses. Suppan was highly touted after his performance in the World Series, and you can be sure the Cubs will show him the respect he deserves. Expect to see Chicagos offense in full-swing tonight against the overrated Jeff Suppan.<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>On the Hill for the Cubs is, well, Rich Hill. I'll just say this: 8 hits in 22 innings. What!? That's right, Hill has been downright filthy since the start of the season, and is shaping up nicely to be this years Francisco Liriano.\n\u003cspan\>* \u003c/span\>\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>Even better, though, is the size of the Brewers heads coming into this game. They are coming off back to back wins against Roy Oswalt and Carlos Zambrano—the cream of the NL crop. As they lead the NL Central, this team could not be cockier. Though they did lose to Rich Hill a while back, it was because of a pitiful performance by Dave Bush. Tonight they expect to hit Hill, but who cares? I mean, they just beat Zambrano and Oswalt, so its not like Rich Hill has anything on the invincible Milwaukee Brewers.\n\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>In my estimation, this game will be well over before the fifth inning. The Cubs will hammer Suppan, and before Milwaukee\n knows what hit them, they will have to make a comeback against some of the nastiest stuff in the league. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>*\u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>For the price I'm paying on this game, I fully expect a Cubs rout against the BrewCrew tonight. \u003c/font\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/p\>\n\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cfont face\u003d\"Times New Roman\"\>",1]);//--></SCRIPT>
On the Hill for the Cubs is, well, Rich Hill. I'll just say this: 8 hits in 22 innings. What!? That's right, Hill has been downright filthy since the start of the season, and is shaping up nicely to be this years Francisco Liriano.
Even better, though, is the size of the Brewers heads coming into this game. They are coming off back to back wins against Roy Oswalt and Carlos Zambrano—the cream of the NL crop. As they lead the NL Central, this team could not be cockier. Though they did lose to Rich Hill a while back, it was because of a pitiful performance by Dave Bush. Tonight they expect to hit Hill, but who cares? I mean, they just beat Zambrano and Oswalt, so its not like Rich Hill has anything on the invincible Milwaukee Brewers.
In my estimation, this game will be well over before the fifth inning. The Cubs will hammer Suppan, and before Milwaukee knows what hit them, they will have to make a comeback against some of the nastiest stuff in the league.
For the price I'm paying on this game, I fully expect a Cubs rout against the BrewCrew tonight.
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Good Luck
Chase
