Haven't really capped baseball in the past, but this year I'm more focused in doing research and scouting. I figured I might as well document how I do..good or bad. Probably will only have a pick a day out none at all, this is just for me to have a place to share information on a side or total that has an advantage...
2011 Record: 0-0, +0 units
Friday, April 1st...
Phillies/Astros under 7 (2 units)
In Halladay's two starts against the Astros last year he had a 1.69 ERA and a WHIP of 0.813. He pitched 16 innings and only allowed 3 Earned Runs. I expect similar results tomorrow.
There are a few other factors that make me love this selection. First, the Phillies have a history of starting the season slow over the past few years. Second, the Phillies don't have a potent offense like we have seen over recent years. With Chase Utley on the DL, it really mixes up their usual batting order. Jimmy Rollins is hitting in the 3rd hole. Raul Ibanez isn't a threat behind Ryan Howard, and the Phillies have no idea what they will be getting from Right Field, even though all the candidates have had a really nice spring training. Lastly, the weather will be a major factor tomorrow. It's going to be cold, rainy, and windy at a normally hitter friendly ballpark. I expect the wind to keep most balls in the park tomorrow!
2011 Record: 0-0, +0 units
Friday, April 1st...
Phillies/Astros under 7 (2 units)
In Halladay's two starts against the Astros last year he had a 1.69 ERA and a WHIP of 0.813. He pitched 16 innings and only allowed 3 Earned Runs. I expect similar results tomorrow.
There are a few other factors that make me love this selection. First, the Phillies have a history of starting the season slow over the past few years. Second, the Phillies don't have a potent offense like we have seen over recent years. With Chase Utley on the DL, it really mixes up their usual batting order. Jimmy Rollins is hitting in the 3rd hole. Raul Ibanez isn't a threat behind Ryan Howard, and the Phillies have no idea what they will be getting from Right Field, even though all the candidates have had a really nice spring training. Lastly, the weather will be a major factor tomorrow. It's going to be cold, rainy, and windy at a normally hitter friendly ballpark. I expect the wind to keep most balls in the park tomorrow!