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Seattle at Minnesota
When Francisco Liriano is healthy, as he is now, expect big things and possibly a Cy Young in a wide open race with Cliff Lee not expected to repeat his 22-3 mark from 2008. Liriano has some of the filthiest stuff in the entire league, and averages more than a strikeout per nine innings. He'll be opposed by King Felix, who can be erratic especially on the road.
recommend:Minnesota
NY Mets at Cincinnati
Who are the kings of Opening Day, none other than the New York Mets. Dating back 41 years, New York is 30-11 for a jaw-dropping 73.2 percent winning percentage.
The Mets have the best pitcher in baseball taking the hill today, weather permitting, as Johan Santana takes the assignment on opening day against the Reds. Santana should have won seven to eight more games last year, but thanks to a faulty bullpen, he had a ton of no-decisions. That all changes this year with the additions of Putz and Frankie Rodriguez, who will fortify that bullpen. Their lineup is as scary as any in the league with three MVP candidates anchoring it. Reyes, Wright and Beltran are three superstars, and I expect them all to make some sort of contribution today against Harang who started good last year but fell apart late. (Team's Record) The Reds Aaron Harang is coming off 17-loss season and his team is 19-8 as an underdog when he pitches the last two years.
recommend:NY Mets
NY YANKEES at BALTIMORE
Play Against - Home teams (BALTIMORE) first 12 games of the season, after closing out last season poorly with 11+ losses in last 15 games
100-60 since 1997. ( 62.5% | +42.0 units )
The New York Yankees will trot out one of their high-priced jewels when C.C. Sabathia takes the mound in Baltimore. The big left-hander will average 23 million over the next seven years wearing the pinstripes and the keynote target will look to help Yankees to return of playoffs.The rebuilding O’s were 12-34 in day games a season ago and try to change their luck in that area. Surprisingly, Baltimore has split last 18 meetings with New York at Camden Yards.
recommend:Yankees
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