Monday, May 18, 2009

Game Picks - Monday: May 18, 2009

A most excellent Sunday. Nearly everything went as planned. If the Atlanta/Arizona game hadn't been rained out, it could have been killer. But after a rough start to last week, the week finished strong and this week is starting on a high. Let's see if we can keep it going.

Monday's Picks:

  • Toronto over the White Sox: Another battle of inexperienced pitchers. When two such pitchers square off, go with the better team. In this case: Toronto.
  • Pittsburgh over Washington: The Nationals seemed like they were looking decent in the recent past, but they have gotten sloppy and are hanging their heads lately.
  • Yankees over the Twins: The Yankees have unbelievably snookered the Twins out of three straight games. The Twins have to be shaking their heads and wondering what kind of hex was put on them. Look for them to stumble one more time and run like crazy away from the Stadium.
  • Bay Rays over Oakland: Billy Beane has been pegged as a genius for many years now, but he sure seems to put together a boinker this year.
  • Braves over the Rockies: It's time to retire Rule #1 (never pick against Marquis). Marquis got banged around his last time out and Derek Lowe is a tough cookie.
  • Diamondbacks over the Marlins: The Marlins might be the one team in the NL colder than the Diamondbacks and Nolasco has been vexing. Going with Haran to win this one.
  • Brewers over the Cardinals: The Brewers are on fire and even though Looper is pitching, got to go with the hot team. Lohse is going for the Cards and the Fan is convinced he's not totally healthy.
  • Dodgers over the Mets: Wolf is a safer bet than Tim Redding plus, the Mets are feeling the void left by Reyes and Delgado.
  • Mariners over the Angels: Rule #4. Lackey really didn't make his first start of the year, not if you count two beanballs an outing. Plus, he should lose on principle. It was a crappy enterprise he pulled on Kinsler.

Yesterday: 11-3
Week: 11-3
Month: 108-95

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