Putting my foot in the door...

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

We got a first timer over here...

0-0, even cashola

Houston + 128, Sampson vs. Arroyo - 1 unit

^ Having seen the demise of Bronson Arroyo in Boston over the course of a couple year span, the same is now happening in Cinci. In 2006, Arroyo was one of the National League's better pitchers before coming back down to reality last year and digging himself an even bigger hole thus far this year. Houston's line-up is also starting to click on all cylinders with the return of Kaz Matsui from the DL, which again doesn't bode well for my boy Bronson. His starting counterpart Chris Sampson (a great short/sweet wikipedia if you have time) isn't much better, which explains why the odds are so heavily in Houston's favor, but coming off the worst outing of his short pitching career last time out, his numbers are slightly misleading. Take Houston +128 over Bronson Arroyo and the inconsistent Reds.

Houston/Cincinnati, over 9.5 - 1 unit

^ I wouldn't be surprised to lose with a 5-4 or 6-3 final, but more than likely with these two soft tossers starting some runs will be scored.

More to come...

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

San Fran +132, Cain vs. Maddux - 1 unit

^ Two of the worst offenses in baseball go head to head tonight while future HOF'er Greg Maddux looks to place his slumping Padres on his shoulders, having to outduel Matt Cain in the process. Matt Cain has been bad thus far this year, really bad. He's also winless in his career against the Padres. So why take the odds in this game? It's simple to me - The Padres have been terrible since that 22 inning loss last week, going 1-4 on last weeks 5 game road trip, and while it's all fun and games with Maddux going for win number 350 and the Padres returning home, I expect Matt Cain to be dealing tonight, improving upon that 1.71 career ERA at the very pitcher friendly Petco Park. Take the Giants +132 with Matt Cain leading the way.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

Cleveland -160, Carmona vs. Tomko - 1 unit

^ Listening to people talk about how winning a game 15-1 will improve their confidence doesn't always equate to a win, but with Fausto Carmona on the mound facing the slumping Kansas City Royals, I'll take my chances. While the Tigers have been the disappointment in the AL Central, the Indians aren't too far behind. With Sabathia wheeling and dealing yesterday and the offense clicking for 15 runs, I expect more of the same. Take the Indians -160 with Fausto Carmona's control being no problem tonight.

mike0187 · Apr 23, 2008

good luck my man, if I had the balls I would play San Fran, also. Already on Cleveland...both of those plays jumped out at me last night.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

Chicago (AL) -140, Vasquez vs. Mussina - 1 unit

^ The White Sox have traded wins and losses on consecutive days for the last week, having lost last night, they're surely going to win this one, right? I'm just playing... Mussina has been putrid all season, I watched him get tagged by the Red Sox last week (not that that isn't a common occurrence nowadays) and he no longer strikes any fear into opposing hitters. The White Sox line-up is as potent as ever and I expect them to get to Mussina early and often. Opposing Mussina is Cy Young (too soon?) candidate Javier Vasquez who is more than capable of shutting down an A-Rodless Yankees line-up. Historically, Mussina has struggled at US Cellular Field and I don't expect that to change tonight, take the White Sox -140.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

mike0187 said:
good luck my man, if I had the balls I would play San Fran, also. Already on Cleveland...both of those plays jumped out at me last night.

Thanks, Mike.

San Fran stuck out at me hard last night and again this afternoon. If I had balls, I'd be loading up on this one, that isn't the case.

Cleveland is a no brainer IMO.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

Boston -1.5 (+110), Matsuzaka vs. Garland - 1 unit

^ The Red Sox enter tonights game having won 6 straight and 10 of their last 11. The Angels are a solid club and the ML odds are complete insanity, but I still think the play is with the Red Sox. The Angels play right into Matsuzaka' strengths and I don't expect him to struggle with his pitch count tonight against a team full of hackers. Also, after that nice play by Vlad in right, his fragile ribs have got to be in pain today. Meanwhile, Daisuke's starting counterpart Jon Garland has been far from his 2005 form and has one of the most pathetic K/9 I've ever seen, having struck out 3 batters in 24 and a third innings thus far this season. Expect the Red Sox to continue to (rick) roll, take Boston -1.5 (+110).

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

Florida +125, Miller vs. Bennett - 1 unit

^ I'm not going to sit here and pretend like I know Jeff Bennett like the back of my hand, but for christs sake, the guy is a converted reliever and while he's had some minor success these past two starts, he hasn't been able to pitch past the fifth. Andrew Miller hasn't been any better, but he pitched like a real serviceable Major Leaguer his last time out and I expect him to improve upon it this time out. The Braves are playing good ball despite last nights hiccup offensively, but I think the Marlins offense takes control of Jeff Bennett tonight while the Marlins Andrew Miller pitches like a player who was an important part of an important trade in an important offseason. Take the Marlins +125.

billhill999 · Apr 23, 2008

Good luck dude, love the Marlin play myself.

You seem like a standup guy, wish you nothing but success.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

billhill999 said:
Good luck dude, love the Marlin play myself.

You seem like a standup guy, wish you nothing but success.

Thanks, bud.

With how much I follow baseball, it's hit me hard with how mediocre I've been. Hopefully now that I'm keeping a record, my struggles are behind me.

Quick comment - My Dad's old company is based out of Bridgeport, CT. Just ironic...

:103631605

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

I think thats it for the time being with baseball...

May add in some basketball.

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

knucklecup said:
Houston/Cincinnati, over 9.5 - 1 unit

^ I wouldn't be surprised to lose with a 5-4 or 6-3 final, but more than likely with these two soft tossers starting some runs will be scored.

Canceled.

Odds are now at -130 and after rereading what I said above that I wouldn't be surprised to lose, I think it's smart to take it off.

Because I just opted out of it, expect these two teams to break a runs scored record.

:103631605

knucklecup · Apr 23, 2008

One more change:

Adding one unit to the Cleveland game (1 unit is now 2 units)

knucklecup · Apr 24, 2008

knucklecup said:
San Fran +132, Cain vs. Maddux - 1 unit

^ Two of the worst offenses in baseball go head to head tonight while future HOF'er Greg Maddux looks to place his slumping Padres on his shoulders, having to outduel Matt Cain in the process. Matt Cain has been bad thus far this year, really bad. He's also winless in his career against the Padres. So why take the odds in this game? It's simple to me - The Padres have been terrible since that 22 inning loss last week, going 1-4 on last weeks 5 game road trip, and while it's all fun and games with Maddux going for win number 350 and the Padres returning home, I expect Matt Cain to be dealing tonight, improving upon that 1.71 career ERA at the very pitcher friendly Petco Park. Take the Giants +132 with Matt Cain leading the way.

Hell yeah, I called it! :Carcajada: (joking)

Wow, what a game despite the lack of offense. The Giants can't score
a run for Cain in the first eight innings and miraculously in the ninth Bengie Molina ties it up.. No offense for a couple more innings and the Giants strike and never look back.. Well not really, the Padres made it a one run ball game only for Tadahito Iguchi to ground into a fielders choice to end it.

3-1 sounds so much better than 2-2.

I knew the Houston game, should have placed more units on it.

Red Sox game got canceled with Matsuzaka being scratched from the start.

Cleveland game was rained out.

Florida pulled it out.

Looking forward to tomorrow... :103631605

Edit: One more thing - that White Sox teams offense is incredibly overrated. If that line does switch, I'd imagine I'll be on the right side tomorrow.

GE4511 · Apr 24, 2008

enjoyed reading your write ups. well done man

knucklecup · Apr 24, 2008

GE4511 said:
enjoyed reading your write ups. well done man

thanks man :103631605

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