YTD: 6-4 +8 units
3 games stand out. All look good, not great.
First, Verlander going against the Twins. When is the last time the Twins hit a good pitcher hard? They have lost to some real bums in recent weeks. And beaten some too. Verlander is a great pitcher. The Twins have this reputation as a smart team, good defense and win despite their shortcomings. Though this year, they have lost games they used to win. Beating the Indians weak-assed lineup 2 out of 4 is nothing to brag about. Carmona and Huff beat them, and the last 2 games were close. Pavano vs. Verlander. Tigers have a lineup that is better than the Twins despite the Tigers not always hitting to their potential. Twins lineup has been losing to poor pitching at times.
Yankees vs. Tampa: Yankees have one of the hottest pitchers going. Sabathia can and should dominate against this overrated Tampa team. The Rays have been severely depleted by free agency in the past 2 years, and now have Casey Kotchman, a backup catcher and Johnny Damon batting 1-2-3 in their order. The Yankees also have a bullpen edge. Shields has looked great this year, but how long can it last? He also has slipped up at times, while Sabathia has been dominant for his past 5 starts. Rays are thinking about being sellers in the trade market(which can demoralize players), have lost 2 heartbreakers this week, and I think we see that result in a loss Thursday.
The under in NY - Tampa game: Day game. Some starters resting against 2 very good pitchers. Tampa's lineup, as stated above, is mediocre. The Yankees have also been less than stellar in recent weeks in the hitting. No one is really hot for the Yanks. Both starters have the potential of pitching a shutout(or close to it) as proven recently.
Any comments to which looks best?
3 games stand out. All look good, not great.
First, Verlander going against the Twins. When is the last time the Twins hit a good pitcher hard? They have lost to some real bums in recent weeks. And beaten some too. Verlander is a great pitcher. The Twins have this reputation as a smart team, good defense and win despite their shortcomings. Though this year, they have lost games they used to win. Beating the Indians weak-assed lineup 2 out of 4 is nothing to brag about. Carmona and Huff beat them, and the last 2 games were close. Pavano vs. Verlander. Tigers have a lineup that is better than the Twins despite the Tigers not always hitting to their potential. Twins lineup has been losing to poor pitching at times.
Yankees vs. Tampa: Yankees have one of the hottest pitchers going. Sabathia can and should dominate against this overrated Tampa team. The Rays have been severely depleted by free agency in the past 2 years, and now have Casey Kotchman, a backup catcher and Johnny Damon batting 1-2-3 in their order. The Yankees also have a bullpen edge. Shields has looked great this year, but how long can it last? He also has slipped up at times, while Sabathia has been dominant for his past 5 starts. Rays are thinking about being sellers in the trade market(which can demoralize players), have lost 2 heartbreakers this week, and I think we see that result in a loss Thursday.
The under in NY - Tampa game: Day game. Some starters resting against 2 very good pitchers. Tampa's lineup, as stated above, is mediocre. The Yankees have also been less than stellar in recent weeks in the hitting. No one is really hot for the Yanks. Both starters have the potential of pitching a shutout(or close to it) as proven recently.
Any comments to which looks best?