May 6: Take the square play TEXAS. YTD: 22-14 , + 16 units

2 units on Texas -1. Darvish is looking sharper every game. In his last 27 innings, just 3 ER, 28 KS and this is against NYY, Detroit, Toronto and Minnesota- except for Twins, decent hitting teams (and all in the AL-DH included). He has a unique skill set, many pitches at different speeds and no one on Cleveland, like these other teams, has ever seen him before. Texas also has a pretty good chance on hitting head case Ubaldo. He is no longer a strikeout pitcher and seems to have lost his confidence. In Ubaldo's last 22 innings, 17 Rs, 14 ERs. 20 walks in 29 innings. Rumors have it that he might be injured and won't tell anyone or maybe refuses to make adjustments even though he's been shelled.

2 units on Texas -1/2 first 5 innings
1 unit on Texas RL

1 unit on St. Louis ML. Wainwright is looking back in form, though not completely back, and the Astros are overdue for a lesser-hitting game. Happ is a career 6.44 vs. St. Louis. Both of these teams are scorching the ball, but I like the fact that Wainwright has a lifetime 1.65 ERA in 86 innings vs. Astros. Cards bullpen slightly better too.

NYY/ KC: one unit on the over 5 (first 5 innings) Two pitchers who have been abysmal and both teams are decent hitting teams- due for a breakout. Both bullpens decent, so late innings may not see much scoring.

More to come in the AM.

One unit Phillies ML. Hamels has been very tough on Nats, while Zimmerman has been knocked around vs. Phils.

One unit Seattle ML. Though Noesi has looked atrocious, he actually is a much better pitcher. Mariners lineup is improved from last year. If they can just string more hits together….. Blackburn is the kind of pitcher that they can get to early.

One unit on Boston -1. Tommy Hunter is so due to get creamed. Boston feels this is a must win kind of game, especially in Fenway. Bucholz looked slightly better last outing until his last inning. We'll see.

One unit on Dodger -1/2 first 5 innings. Travis Wood had a lousy rehab in the minors and if Garza wasn't ill, this guy would be back in AAA for a whole lot longer. Desperation call-up. Harang is a guy who throws hard, great slider and 2 other pitches. Can't figure out why he doesn't win more. Cubs bullpen is always dicey.

Add another unit on the Texas -1/2 (first 5 innings)

Also like the Boston and LAD plays a little more than one unit, but keeping it posted at 1.

Darvish has been absolutely dominant last 2 outings vs. Toronto and NYY. Hitters were baffled and many swinging strikes. Great movement on his pitches. I'm just thinking his unique skill set is really tough on the first go around in the AL. Ubaldo seems, right now, like the opposite. Waning confidence, hardly any swinging strikes and a questionable teammate.

YTD: 22- 14, + 16 units. In yesterday's thread had it right the first time. 4-4 Saturday, + 1 unit

so the Texas and boston plays are -1 -whatever juice not straight ML. For my betting purposes and not your record keeping thanks and gl today

Yes, -1 for the game.

I played rangers. I just hope they get to Ubaldo because Darvish looks way off and as I am posting this he gives up 2 runs.