Boxslayer's MLB Tuesday (45-34, +25.02 units)

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

45-34, +25.02 units

2* Mariners/Rangers over 10 -115
1* Texas Rangers -1.5 +155

Texas hasn't had much problems hitting lefties so far this season, and that doesn't bode well for Washburn who is one of the worst road pitchers in baseball, and one of the worst day pitchers in baseball. Couple that with Padilla's inconsistent start to the season, the Rangers have lost all 4 games that Padilla has appeared in, and Seattle plays well in Texas, and I see the Mariners fighting back in this game and battling with the Rangers, sending this game over the total. Day games in Texas the ball typically flies out of the yard.

Texas 7
Seattle 5

AJPantano · Apr 24, 2007

Game postponed.. I always had Texas but on the ML. I'm on the Orioles as well and a lean on the Angels. Any thoughts on the other 2 early games?

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

2* Baltimore Orioles over 4.5 -120

Rookie starter making his 1st major league start on the road in Baltimore vs. a red hot Oriole lineup that hits particulatly well off home. Good bounceback spot for the Orioles.

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

2* Tigers/Angels under 7.5 +105

Lot of things pointing to the under here. Bonderman has been a tough luck loser so far this year. He has had success vs. this lineup holding them under .200 as a team. Kelvim Escobar has dominated the Tigers, holding them under .200 as a team. Big run output yesterday from Detroit means they come back down to earth. Both teams aren't swinging it well so far this year vs. right handed pitching. Every trend points to the under. Even Fernando Rodney shouldnt pitch today out of the pen, which is a great sign for Tiger backers. Only thing holding me back here from unloading is Escobar is off of an injury and he's coming back today to make his first start. And the other thing is Bonderman is left into games a lot a little too long and he has a tendency to hang a 3 spot late in his starts. With some injuries in the Tiger bullpen, I hope they arent hesistant to pull him, and they just put Zumaya in there. Overall, just a real real solid play, especially with no juice.

AJPantano · Apr 24, 2007

Nice.. my site has it at 8 for only -115. I was looking at that myself.

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

4* Minnesota Twins over 4.5 -120

When the Twins play at home, they are one of the best teams in baseball. On the road, they can be very average. Minnesota has hit 70% of their homerun total at home, and they start Johan tonight, which gets hitters excited to come out to the yard when your horse is going. Carmona is flat out terrible, and he is even worse on the road, and he is eveb worse in domes. He's making his last start, no matter how good he does. You got a lame duck pitcher, pitching vs. one of the best home offenses in baseball and best hitting lineup in baseball vs. righties. Expected a 5 or 5.5 team total over here. I dont mind paying the juice here, because I think this is a winner.

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

2* Chicago Cubs -1.5 +140

I'm extremely impressed with Rich Hill. He is a curveball pitcher and as long as he has that feel for that pitch I will continue to ride him. Cubs are very familiar with Suppan from his days at St. Lou, and Cubs hit right handed pitching well.

ssbowtie1 · Apr 24, 2007

Is that all for the day Box?

Boxslayer · Apr 24, 2007

Yes sir. Between the 4* on Minnesota, my 5* in the NBA, and dropping 4 units on the day, I have more than enough at risk.

Not a good start to the day, but still confident I finish out on top.

Best of luck