Monday, July 20, 2009

Game Picks - Monday: July 20, 2009

Another gorgeous day in Maine! This game picker fared very well on games yesterday but poorly on the golf course. Not exactly sure if the picker would have been happier if those results had been switched. Nah. It's all good. Well, all good except for Tom Watson. What a shame. The Fan bets that Stewart Cink knows how Roger Maris felt in 1961. If Cink had not sunk that birdie on the 18th hole, we would have had history. Nobody but Cink's mother wanted him to win that tournament.

Anyway, this is a baseball blog, so we must get back on track. Today is a good day for a Monday as there are thirteen games scheduled, not bad for a Monday. Here is a look at how the day should go:

  • The Pirates over the Brewers: Yeah, yeah. The Fan knows the Brewers are the better team. But how many times can the Fan get burned picking against Ohlendorf?
  • The Cubs over the Phillies: Ted Lilly has been a bull lately and the Cubs are starting to heat up.
  • The Nationals over the Mets: Former Marlin, Scott Olsen, should beat Livan.
  • The Yankees over the Orioles: Pettitte has been shaky lately, but he's at home and he's rested.
  • The Giants over the Braves: Lots of tough games today! This one pits phenom Hanson against the no-hit guy, Sanchez.
  • The Cardinals over the Astros: The Cardinals need to show the Astros that this is their division.
  • The Rangers over the Red Sox: The Rangers got a big win yesterday and should do well against an aging John Smoltz. Millwood goes for the Rangers.
  • The Angels over the Royals: This one looks like a sure a lock as any, but young O'Sullivan is pitching for the Angels against You-never-know-what-you'll-get-from-Ponson.
  • The White Sox over the Bay Rays: Still not sold on David Price.
  • The Rockies over the Diamondbacks: De La Rosa should beat those guys.
  • The Marlins over the Padres: Perpetual prospect Vanden Hurk goes for the Marlins over another young Padres' pitcher.
  • The Twins over the Athletics: The Twins should have no problem here. Joe Mauer is in a huge slump though.
  • The Reds over the Dodgers: Micah Owings sentimental pick. Still, the Dodgers are sending Schmidt out there which doesn't inspire confidence.

Those are some tough games to call today. It could be disastrous. But that's what feels and looks right based on knowledge and experience. Enjoy your day today.

Yesterday: 10-5
Week: 10-5
Month: 107-83

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