Michael Cannon
Money Train..............
20 Dime
BLUE JAYS (With Mussina and McGowan as listed pitchers)
Take the Blue Jays tonight as the small home chalk over the Yankees.
Mike Mussina will start for the Yankees and he has fallen on some serious hard times. The right-hander has given up 21 earned runs over his last 13 1-3 innings. Folks that’s a 14.18 ERA and that’s not going to get the job done against anyone.
Mussina hasn’t started since August 27 and has pitched in only one other game since then, so don’t be surprised if Moose is rusty tonight.
The Blue Jays will send Dustin McGowan to the mound and the right-hander will look to continue his run of quality starts.
The right-hander has allowed three runs or fewer in his last nine starts and has won his last two starts. He has fared well against the Yankees this season, going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts.
Take the Blue Jays as Mussina gets rocked again.
5 Dime
PIRATES (With Bush and Gorzelanny as listed pitchers)
Take the Pirates as the home chalk this afternoon over the Brewers.
The Bucs will send Tom Gorzelanny to the mound and he’s been their ace all season long. The left-hander is 14-7 with a 3.48 ERA on the year. He has won five of his last seven starts, allowing two or fewer earned runs in four of those outings.
Gorzelanny is 2-0 in three starts against the Brewers this year.
Milwaukee will counter with Dave Bush and he continues to have an up-and-down season. The right-hander is 1-1 with an 8.78 ERA over his last three outings and really hasn’t had any consistency this year.
The Bucs continue to play with pride down the stretch, so I don’t expect them to roll over against the Brewers when they can still play the role of spoiler.
Take the Pirates for the home win behind Gorzelanny.
Money Train..............
20 Dime
BLUE JAYS (With Mussina and McGowan as listed pitchers)
Take the Blue Jays tonight as the small home chalk over the Yankees.
Mike Mussina will start for the Yankees and he has fallen on some serious hard times. The right-hander has given up 21 earned runs over his last 13 1-3 innings. Folks that’s a 14.18 ERA and that’s not going to get the job done against anyone.
Mussina hasn’t started since August 27 and has pitched in only one other game since then, so don’t be surprised if Moose is rusty tonight.
The Blue Jays will send Dustin McGowan to the mound and the right-hander will look to continue his run of quality starts.
The right-hander has allowed three runs or fewer in his last nine starts and has won his last two starts. He has fared well against the Yankees this season, going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts.
Take the Blue Jays as Mussina gets rocked again.
5 Dime
PIRATES (With Bush and Gorzelanny as listed pitchers)
Take the Pirates as the home chalk this afternoon over the Brewers.
The Bucs will send Tom Gorzelanny to the mound and he’s been their ace all season long. The left-hander is 14-7 with a 3.48 ERA on the year. He has won five of his last seven starts, allowing two or fewer earned runs in four of those outings.
Gorzelanny is 2-0 in three starts against the Brewers this year.
Milwaukee will counter with Dave Bush and he continues to have an up-and-down season. The right-hander is 1-1 with an 8.78 ERA over his last three outings and really hasn’t had any consistency this year.
The Bucs continue to play with pride down the stretch, so I don’t expect them to roll over against the Brewers when they can still play the role of spoiler.
Take the Pirates for the home win behind Gorzelanny.
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Marc Lawrence COMP
Game: St Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Sep 12 2007 7:10PM
Prediction: Cincinnati Reds
Reason: Play On: Cincinnati w/Arroyo over St. Louis
Note: Reds send Brandon Arroyo to the hill knowing he has cashed in 19 of his last 24 team starts from September out. With the pressure squarely in the Cardinals, we'll back Arroyo and the Reds here tonight.
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Game: Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros Sep 12 2007 8:05PM
Prediction: Chicago Cubs
Reason: Every game huge down in Septmeber for the Cubs who have faired well in Houston this season. Cubs are 4-1 in Houston this season that includes a sweep back in July. Astros 4-11 last 15 games on Wednesday and are 3-7 last 10 vs the Cubs prior to last night's game. Look for a big Cubs win to stay in the race for the division and the Wild Card race. Play on Chicago -.
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Wednesday Free Winner
Florida Kim-125
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WEDNESDAY'S FREE WINNER: CUBS/ASTROS UNDER 9
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Bonus Play: Houston w/Patton +115 Over The Cubs
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WEDNESDAY'S FREE WINNER: BALTIMORE ORIOLES + 155
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Jim Feist. My free pick of the day is the game between (919) MIN Twins and (920) KC Royals. Take "(919) MIN Twins". Kansas City starter Gil Meche has faced the Twins twice this season and lost both games. KC is a poor 31-41 at home. Minnesota starter Carlos Silva has faced KC twice this season and is 2-0 with a 3.21, walking no batters in 14 innings. He's also 5-2 in his career against the Royals. Play the Twins!
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Dave Cokin. My free pick of the day is the game between (913) SDG Padres and (914) LA Dodgers. Take "(914) LA Dodgers". The Dodgers face a virtual must-win scenario tonight as they host the Padres. LA falls 4.5 behind in the Wild Card chase with a loss this evening, and that's going to be nearly impossible to make up down the stretch. But a win tonight narrows the gap to very workable 2.5 games behind the Padres, and the Dodgers have Derek Lowe going in what really is a "money" game for LA. Lowe's always been a clutch pitcher who is used to this type of contest, and I like his chances here. Justin Germano is just 2-9 in his last 15 starts for San Diego, and I see him second best tonight. The Dodgers are the choice."
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LT'S LOCK
Todays selection:
The Blue Jays @ a pick
Current streak: 2 wins
Overall record: 489-386-18
Marc Lawrence COMP
Game: St Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds Sep 12 2007 7:10PM
Prediction: Cincinnati Reds
Reason: Play On: Cincinnati w/Arroyo over St. Louis
Note: Reds send Brandon Arroyo to the hill knowing he has cashed in 19 of his last 24 team starts from September out. With the pressure squarely in the Cardinals, we'll back Arroyo and the Reds here tonight.
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Game: Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros Sep 12 2007 8:05PM
Prediction: Chicago Cubs
Reason: Every game huge down in Septmeber for the Cubs who have faired well in Houston this season. Cubs are 4-1 in Houston this season that includes a sweep back in July. Astros 4-11 last 15 games on Wednesday and are 3-7 last 10 vs the Cubs prior to last night's game. Look for a big Cubs win to stay in the race for the division and the Wild Card race. Play on Chicago -.
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Bonus Play: Houston w/Patton +115 Over The Cubs
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WEDNESDAY'S FREE WINNER: BALTIMORE ORIOLES + 155
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Jim Feist. My free pick of the day is the game between (919) MIN Twins and (920) KC Royals. Take "(919) MIN Twins". Kansas City starter Gil Meche has faced the Twins twice this season and lost both games. KC is a poor 31-41 at home. Minnesota starter Carlos Silva has faced KC twice this season and is 2-0 with a 3.21, walking no batters in 14 innings. He's also 5-2 in his career against the Royals. Play the Twins!
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Dave Cokin. My free pick of the day is the game between (913) SDG Padres and (914) LA Dodgers. Take "(914) LA Dodgers". The Dodgers face a virtual must-win scenario tonight as they host the Padres. LA falls 4.5 behind in the Wild Card chase with a loss this evening, and that's going to be nearly impossible to make up down the stretch. But a win tonight narrows the gap to very workable 2.5 games behind the Padres, and the Dodgers have Derek Lowe going in what really is a "money" game for LA. Lowe's always been a clutch pitcher who is used to this type of contest, and I like his chances here. Justin Germano is just 2-9 in his last 15 starts for San Diego, and I see him second best tonight. The Dodgers are the choice."
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LT'S LOCK
Todays selection:
The Blue Jays @ a pick
Current streak: 2 wins
Overall record: 489-386-18
Big Al
Big Al has a total today once again.
BIG AL's AMERICAN LEAGUE TOTAL OF THE MONTH (13-5 Last 18 Here)
Al McMordie has CASHED 13 of 18 here at the Online Store, but his last play was a brutal loss, as SF gave up a 3-run HR with 2 out in the 9th inning on Monday. Today, Big Al looks to rebound and win his 14th of 19 with his American League Total of the Month! Al's dominated Baseball Totals all season and this play will be another EASY WINNER. Go get it.
Price: $15.00
Rangers Under
Big Al has a total today once again.
BIG AL's AMERICAN LEAGUE TOTAL OF THE MONTH (13-5 Last 18 Here)
Al McMordie has CASHED 13 of 18 here at the Online Store, but his last play was a brutal loss, as SF gave up a 3-run HR with 2 out in the 9th inning on Monday. Today, Big Al looks to rebound and win his 14th of 19 with his American League Total of the Month! Al's dominated Baseball Totals all season and this play will be another EASY WINNER. Go get it.
Price: $15.00
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My Contribution to this forum
Guaranteed Pick: Larry Ness
Game: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Sep 12 2007 12:35PM
Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates
Reason: Milwaukee (74-70) defeated Pittsburgh 6-1 on Tuesday night and the victory, combined with Chicago's 5-4 loss in 11 innings to Houston, moved the Brewers one game ahead of the Cubs in the division race. However, for Milwaukee to increase its division lead, it will need to build off only its 20th win in 61 games all-time at Pittsburgh's PNC Park since it opened in 2001. Dave Bush (11-10, 5.25 ERA) will be making his 100th career start and he sure needs to forget about his 99th! He faced 12 batters in one-plus inning and was ripped for eight runs and nine hits in an 11-4 loss last Friday at Cincinnati. The Brewers were 4-13 in Bush's 17 road starts last year (5.38) and he's struggled again away from home in '07, posting a 6.36 ERA while allowing 102 hits in 75 innings (team is 6-8). Tom Gorzelanny of Pittsburgh is 14-7 with a 3.48 ERA this year but the trouble has been in his no-decisions. The Pirates have lost ALL seven! However, that hasn't been a problem lately, as he owns a decision in SIX of his last seven outings, going 5-1 with a 3.27 ERA while allowing two runs or less in four of them. Milwaukee has gone 21-39 in its last 60 road games and for the entire year, is minus-$1,460 on the road (only the Astros have lost more in away games TY!). What's more, the Brewers are also just 2-7 (minus-$600) when facing a left-handed starter in road day games. Daytime Delight on the Pit Pirates.
Guaranteed Pick: Larry Ness
Game: Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates Sep 12 2007 12:35PM
Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates
Reason: Milwaukee (74-70) defeated Pittsburgh 6-1 on Tuesday night and the victory, combined with Chicago's 5-4 loss in 11 innings to Houston, moved the Brewers one game ahead of the Cubs in the division race. However, for Milwaukee to increase its division lead, it will need to build off only its 20th win in 61 games all-time at Pittsburgh's PNC Park since it opened in 2001. Dave Bush (11-10, 5.25 ERA) will be making his 100th career start and he sure needs to forget about his 99th! He faced 12 batters in one-plus inning and was ripped for eight runs and nine hits in an 11-4 loss last Friday at Cincinnati. The Brewers were 4-13 in Bush's 17 road starts last year (5.38) and he's struggled again away from home in '07, posting a 6.36 ERA while allowing 102 hits in 75 innings (team is 6-8). Tom Gorzelanny of Pittsburgh is 14-7 with a 3.48 ERA this year but the trouble has been in his no-decisions. The Pirates have lost ALL seven! However, that hasn't been a problem lately, as he owns a decision in SIX of his last seven outings, going 5-1 with a 3.27 ERA while allowing two runs or less in four of them. Milwaukee has gone 21-39 in its last 60 road games and for the entire year, is minus-$1,460 on the road (only the Astros have lost more in away games TY!). What's more, the Brewers are also just 2-7 (minus-$600) when facing a left-handed starter in road day games. Daytime Delight on the Pit Pirates.
Larry Ness'
Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (29-10 since Aug 7 / 112-40 this season!)
My 15* play is on the Az D'backs at 10:10 ET. The D'backs had outscored opponents 42-25 in their six-game winning streak but lost last night in San Francisco, 2-1. Tonight, Arizona is counting on Brandon Webb (15-10, 2.91 ERA) to carry them to a series win. Webb saw his 42-inning scoreless streak end in a 3-2 win over the Brewers on August 22 and then stumbled in his next two outings (allowed 10 ERs in 12.1 innings). He did however, bounce back nicely in his last outing, a 4-2 home win over the Cards last Friday (6 IP / 4 hits / 2 ERs). Webb is 8-5 with a 3.12 ERA in 17 career starts versus the Giants. He scattered six hits over seven innings in a 1-0 home win on June 6 in his lone start against them this season, improving to 3-0 with a 2.27 ERA in his five outings against them. The Giants have not done well vs right-handers this year, going 45-56 (minus-$1,245). San Francisco will give the ball to lefty Jonathan Sanchez (1-3, 5.06 ERA), who is coming off his longest career outing. In just his second start this season and the sixth of his two-year career, he allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings but didn't get a decision in the Giants' 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Sanchez has made 29 relief appearances this season and is hoping he can become a full-time starter. He may change his mind after this game. The D'backs have done well vs left-handers in '07, going 23-16, including 12-7 (plus-$795) on the road. NL Game of the Week 15* Az D'backs.
Larry Ness' 15* NL Game of the Week (29-10 since Aug 7 / 112-40 this season!)
My 15* play is on the Az D'backs at 10:10 ET. The D'backs had outscored opponents 42-25 in their six-game winning streak but lost last night in San Francisco, 2-1. Tonight, Arizona is counting on Brandon Webb (15-10, 2.91 ERA) to carry them to a series win. Webb saw his 42-inning scoreless streak end in a 3-2 win over the Brewers on August 22 and then stumbled in his next two outings (allowed 10 ERs in 12.1 innings). He did however, bounce back nicely in his last outing, a 4-2 home win over the Cards last Friday (6 IP / 4 hits / 2 ERs). Webb is 8-5 with a 3.12 ERA in 17 career starts versus the Giants. He scattered six hits over seven innings in a 1-0 home win on June 6 in his lone start against them this season, improving to 3-0 with a 2.27 ERA in his five outings against them. The Giants have not done well vs right-handers this year, going 45-56 (minus-$1,245). San Francisco will give the ball to lefty Jonathan Sanchez (1-3, 5.06 ERA), who is coming off his longest career outing. In just his second start this season and the sixth of his two-year career, he allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings but didn't get a decision in the Giants' 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Sanchez has made 29 relief appearances this season and is hoping he can become a full-time starter. He may change his mind after this game. The D'backs have done well vs left-handers in '07, going 23-16, including 12-7 (plus-$795) on the road. NL Game of the Week 15* Az D'backs.
Brandon Lovell
Brandon Lovell
10* MLB Whitesox- Indians UNDER 9
Bonus Play: 5* Orioles +155
Morning Everyone, A small losing day yesterday (-4 units) as our MLB Dogs don't put up a fight. I hope you take advantage of me during these next couple days that I owe you for failing to perform on Sunday Night. Since Sunday we are up a total of 8 units. I plan to improve that. Also, I hope that you take a look at my plays and how I update my records each day. I take alot of pride in my numbers being 100% accurate. I really like this morning play, so lets start the day off right! Good Luck, Brandon Lovell
Brandon Lovell
10* MLB Whitesox- Indians UNDER 9
Bonus Play: 5* Orioles +155
Morning Everyone, A small losing day yesterday (-4 units) as our MLB Dogs don't put up a fight. I hope you take advantage of me during these next couple days that I owe you for failing to perform on Sunday Night. Since Sunday we are up a total of 8 units. I plan to improve that. Also, I hope that you take a look at my plays and how I update my records each day. I take alot of pride in my numbers being 100% accurate. I really like this morning play, so lets start the day off right! Good Luck, Brandon Lovell
Indian Cowboy
<TABLE class=contentpane style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=sectiontableentry1><TD style="PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; PADDING-TOP: 4px" vAlign=top>Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins - Wednesday September 12, 2007 1:05 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) MONEYLINE: Washington Nationals +118 (Normal)
I trust Jon Hanrahan more than Kim of the Marlins. Look past both of these ******' 5 ERA and one needs to look at Hanrahan's last series of performances. He pitched great against St. Louis, San Fran and Philly, and has had 5 of 7 quality starts and comes off a tough outing against the Braves which he will look to bounce-back from today. Kim had da 13.51 and a 6 ERA outing against the Nationals from last year, and this team is playing far better and is far more potent this year. Both those scores of the games was 14-8 and 11-8 in which the Marlins won. However, Kim is no longer facing Tony Armas, but rather Jon Hanrahan who is a fair amount better in my opinion. These 2 teams went at it yesterday and the game went well over with the Marlins coming out on top. Well, today, this game should go with the side of the Nationals as game 1 did and also go over as well. The Nats have the edge in pitching today, are on a bounce-back and have had prior success against Kim which makes this a solid dog play. The Marlins are 1-6 following a win in their last 7 games, 1-7 in their last 8 as a favorite and the Nats are 5-0 when Hanrahan pitches with this total set meaning that it is going to be high scoring, but he is a shade better for the win.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins - Wednesday September 12, 2007 1:05 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) TOTAL: Over 10 (-105) (Normal)
I like Hanrahan as a pitcher, but I also like the Marlins to hit him fairly hard as the Nationals are likely to hit Kim harder today. This is in some ways a hedge play as well as I don't think either of these pitchers will be in a pitchers duel given these 2 teams capacity to hit against each other. Much like when the Pirates face the Phillies at home, it is rarely a low-scoring game. Well, much is the same here. Kim has had a track record of poor performances but overs against the Nats, the Marlins picked up their bats yesterday and are likely to still do that today, the over is 4-0 of late when the Nats face this total, the over is 5-1-1 on the road when the Nats face this total and the over is 6-0-2 when the Marlins face this total. I believe this game will go to the Nats, and just as important, the game goes over as well.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants - Wednesday September 12, 2007 10:10 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) RUNLINE: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (108) (Play of the Day)
I had a beat on this game yesterday and as expected Correia held down the diamondbacks. Well, young Sanchez will not be able to hold off this team that has been putting up some runs far more easier than earlier this year. The Dbacks have picked up the bats considerably and their winning streak came to an end yesterday but they will start another one today. Keep in mind, they had won 6 in a row and in fact and have 82 wins on the year. Webb has had great success against the Giants this year pitching 7 scoreless innings, and I simply think that Sanchez will not be able to hold back the dbacks off a loss and Webb should hold down the fort with a questionable Giants offense. Dbacks are 6-1 in their last 7, 7-2 in Webb's last 9 and keep in mind, Sanchez gave up 2 hits in 1 just inning against the dbacks his last time out, so expect him to get rocked a bit today. </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins - Wednesday September 12, 2007 1:05 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) MONEYLINE: Washington Nationals +118 (Normal)
I trust Jon Hanrahan more than Kim of the Marlins. Look past both of these ******' 5 ERA and one needs to look at Hanrahan's last series of performances. He pitched great against St. Louis, San Fran and Philly, and has had 5 of 7 quality starts and comes off a tough outing against the Braves which he will look to bounce-back from today. Kim had da 13.51 and a 6 ERA outing against the Nationals from last year, and this team is playing far better and is far more potent this year. Both those scores of the games was 14-8 and 11-8 in which the Marlins won. However, Kim is no longer facing Tony Armas, but rather Jon Hanrahan who is a fair amount better in my opinion. These 2 teams went at it yesterday and the game went well over with the Marlins coming out on top. Well, today, this game should go with the side of the Nationals as game 1 did and also go over as well. The Nats have the edge in pitching today, are on a bounce-back and have had prior success against Kim which makes this a solid dog play. The Marlins are 1-6 following a win in their last 7 games, 1-7 in their last 8 as a favorite and the Nats are 5-0 when Hanrahan pitches with this total set meaning that it is going to be high scoring, but he is a shade better for the win.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Washington Nationals @ Florida Marlins - Wednesday September 12, 2007 1:05 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) TOTAL: Over 10 (-105) (Normal)
I like Hanrahan as a pitcher, but I also like the Marlins to hit him fairly hard as the Nationals are likely to hit Kim harder today. This is in some ways a hedge play as well as I don't think either of these pitchers will be in a pitchers duel given these 2 teams capacity to hit against each other. Much like when the Pirates face the Phillies at home, it is rarely a low-scoring game. Well, much is the same here. Kim has had a track record of poor performances but overs against the Nats, the Marlins picked up their bats yesterday and are likely to still do that today, the over is 4-0 of late when the Nats face this total, the over is 5-1-1 on the road when the Nats face this total and the over is 6-0-2 when the Marlins face this total. I believe this game will go to the Nats, and just as important, the game goes over as well.
Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants - Wednesday September 12, 2007 10:10 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) RUNLINE: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (108) (Play of the Day)
I had a beat on this game yesterday and as expected Correia held down the diamondbacks. Well, young Sanchez will not be able to hold off this team that has been putting up some runs far more easier than earlier this year. The Dbacks have picked up the bats considerably and their winning streak came to an end yesterday but they will start another one today. Keep in mind, they had won 6 in a row and in fact and have 82 wins on the year. Webb has had great success against the Giants this year pitching 7 scoreless innings, and I simply think that Sanchez will not be able to hold back the dbacks off a loss and Webb should hold down the fort with a questionable Giants offense. Dbacks are 6-1 in their last 7, 7-2 in Webb's last 9 and keep in mind, Sanchez gave up 2 hits in 1 just inning against the dbacks his last time out, so expect him to get rocked a bit today. </TD></TR><TR><TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1px solid"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Chuck Franklyn
Chuck Franklin Wednesday Plays:
1500♦ NY YANKEES w/MUSSINA over Toronto w/McGowan
I gave you a 1500♦ winner with the Yankees last night, and for all the same reasons I'm riding them again tonight. The Bronx Bombers are tearing it up right now, and their surging momentum will carry them right through another victory in Toronto tonight. Their offense is firing on all cylinders; when A-Rod isn't hitting homers then Giambi and Posada are. Tonight Mike Mussina will take a trip to the mound for the Yankees, who are 4-1 in his last five starts as the listed favorite. Mussina has an incredibel 21-11 career record vs. the Blue Jays. Toronto will counter with Dustin McGowan, who is having a decent season but the Blue Jays have lost four of his last five starts as the listed dog. He will be no match for these fired up Yankees, who have won four of the last five games in Toronto.
1500♦ NY METS w/MAINE over Atlanta w/Smoltz
I respect John Smoltz and give him all the credit this veteran ace for the Atlanta Braves deserves, but I am taking the Mets at home tonight with John Maine on the mound. Smoltz is coming off a dominant start vs. the Nationals, in which he nearly pulled off the no-hitter. But the Mets are a much better team than the Nats, and the Braves are only 1-6 in Smoltz's last 7 starts vs. a better than .500 team. Also, the Braves have won only seven of his last 22 games as the listed underdog. The surging Mets have won eight of their last ten games, and with the 14-9 John Maine heading to the mound for them tonight I expect to see another win. Take the Mets at Shea Stadium in this one.
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Chuck Franklin Wednesday Plays:
1500♦ NY YANKEES w/MUSSINA over Toronto w/McGowan
I gave you a 1500♦ winner with the Yankees last night, and for all the same reasons I'm riding them again tonight. The Bronx Bombers are tearing it up right now, and their surging momentum will carry them right through another victory in Toronto tonight. Their offense is firing on all cylinders; when A-Rod isn't hitting homers then Giambi and Posada are. Tonight Mike Mussina will take a trip to the mound for the Yankees, who are 4-1 in his last five starts as the listed favorite. Mussina has an incredibel 21-11 career record vs. the Blue Jays. Toronto will counter with Dustin McGowan, who is having a decent season but the Blue Jays have lost four of his last five starts as the listed dog. He will be no match for these fired up Yankees, who have won four of the last five games in Toronto.
1500♦ NY METS w/MAINE over Atlanta w/Smoltz
I respect John Smoltz and give him all the credit this veteran ace for the Atlanta Braves deserves, but I am taking the Mets at home tonight with John Maine on the mound. Smoltz is coming off a dominant start vs. the Nationals, in which he nearly pulled off the no-hitter. But the Mets are a much better team than the Nats, and the Braves are only 1-6 in Smoltz's last 7 starts vs. a better than .500 team. Also, the Braves have won only seven of his last 22 games as the listed underdog. The surging Mets have won eight of their last ten games, and with the 14-9 John Maine heading to the mound for them tonight I expect to see another win. Take the Mets at Shea Stadium in this one.
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