Game Picks - Tuesday: May 19, 2009

An abbreviated schedule last night, made even more so by the rain out in Florida, not only limited the potential damage, but limited the potential success. Still, it was a successful evening, the third such day in a row. This picker is getting his mojo back it seems. Uh oh. Hope that statement didn't hex today's picks.

• The Nationals over the Pirates: Martis has been good for the Nationals. Karstens has been okay for the Pirates. The Nationals need a win and are due. They can't lose every game for the rest of the year can they?
• The Rangers over the Tigers: McCarthy has been good for the Rangers and Willis is pitching for the Tigers. As much as the Fan would love to see Willis do well, it would be foolish to pick as such.
• Yankees over the Orioles: The Orioles have smacked the Yankees around this year and pay back is due. Sabathia is going for the Yankees.
• Oakland over the Bay Rays: Outman has been pretty good for the A's. Shields is a bit of a mystery. Oakland is due for a win.
• Marlins over the Diamondbacks: Weather permitting. The Marlins sure need that new stadium. Johnson is coming off a bad outing and is too good a pitcher to have another one.
• Reds over the Phillies: Great matchup of Hamels versus Cueto. Have to go with the Reds at home.
• Braves over the Rockies: This game could start Rule #5: Don't pick against Jurrjens. If he does well again, the rule goes into effect. The Rockies are starting an inexperienced pitcher to boot.
• Blue Jays over the Red Sox: Picking against Wakefield!? What? Oh well, going to stick with Tallet, the English Hotel Steward.
• The Astros over the Brewers: Like Hampton over Bush. The Brewers are on a major roll, but are due for a loss.
• The Indians over the Royals: Bannister hasn't lost yet. The law of averages say he will. Lee is pitching for the Indians and he's been really good of late. He better pitch a complete game though.
• Twins over the White Sox: The Twins will be angry over the Yankees series. The White Sox will face the wrath. Baker will have a good game.
• Cubs over the Cardinals: The Cards are really struggling and Pineiro has been too. Going with the Cubs and Ted Lilly.
• Giants over the Padres: Picking Barry Zito to beat Young. Hey, it could happen.
• Dodgers over the Mets: Billingsley is on the mound for the Dodgers. Maine for the Mets. Can't see the Mets winning this one.
• Mariners over the Angels: King Felix needs to have a good game. Here's betting he will.

Yesterday: 6-2
Week: 17-5
Month: 114-97