Game Picks - Friday: July 3, 2009

The picker had a case of the blahs. It was one of those blah nights with a short schedule and no games were on television (watching MLB.TV at Mom's is impossible). So this picker spent the night chasing a bone of curiousity (see the next post). This stage of the vacation is the weird stage where half of you is noting that it's almost over and the other half is longing for home and a familiar bed. Ah well. All will be chased away by the pool in an hour or two. It's a tough life, but somebody has to do it.

Here are today's picks:

• The Yankees over the Blue Jays: This one is really tough. Burnett got clocked by his former team last time out but has pitched really well of late. Tallet has been a nice story, but doesn't quite seem good enough to beat the Yankees. This pick could go wrong in a hurry.
• The Cubs over the Brewers: The Cubs are at home and despite some crap lately from Zambrano, he should beat Suppon.
• The Marlins over the Pirates: The Pirates are starting some guy named Morton. What happened to their rotation that was so strong? Even Maholm got whacked last night.
• The Braves over the Nationals: The Braves are making a move and beat up the Phillies. They should do even better against the Nats.
• The Mets over the Phillies: What the heck is going on with the Mets. The Fan assumed they were dead and they win two in a row! Now what? Both of these teams have been wallowing.
• The A's over the Indians: The A's are hitting pretty well these days and have Cahill on the mound.
• The Reds over the Cardinals: On paper, Pineira should beat Homer Bailey. But the Reds are a different team when Votto is in there and they had that thrilling win yesterday.
• The Mariners over the Red Sox: King Felix should be better than Wakefield. But this will be the only Mariner win of the series.
• The Bay Rays over the Rangers: Can't see the Rangers winning with Hunter on the mound.
• The Rockies over the Diamondbacks: De La Rosa has been a bit shaky, but should win this one.
• The Twins over the Tigers: Slowey versus French. French? Who is he?
• The Royals over the White Sox: Grienke!
• The Dodgers over the Padres: Manny is back! Oh stop your moralizing and just enjoy the show.
• The Angels over the Orioles: Santana should win.
• The Astros over the Giants: The Astros are on a bit of a roll and Paulino could win this one against the weak-hitting Giants.

Yesterday: 4-5
Week: 33-21
Month: 18-9