Game Picks - Monday: July 6, 2009

Sunday was a good day for this picker. Didn't expect Randy Johnson's shoulder to fall off. Should have known the Reds wouldn't sweep the Cardinals. Should have seen the Orioles' bullpen falling apart. But over all, can't be too unhappy about the results.

Here are Monday's picks in a short schedule:

• The Blue Jays over the Yankees: Romero is really good. Pettitte is really average.
• The Braves over the Cubs: This picker always goes with Jurrjens.
• The Reds over the Phillies: Cueto has the stuff to stuff the Phillies...IF he throws strikes.
• The Tigers over the Royals: See Joe Posnanski's blog to understand how Meche has been abused by his manager.
• The Red Sox over the Athletics: Smoltz wins his first for the Red Sox.
• The Astros over the Pirates: The Astros are playing well. The Pirates are not.
• The Rockies over the Nationals: The Marquis! Can't pick against him.
• The Diamondbacks over the Padres: Garland pitches for the scouts.
• The Rangers over the Angels: This Rangers team is growing on this writer big time.
• The Orioles over the Mariners: The Orioles jump all over Washburn.
• The Giants over the Marlins: Cain over Sean West. Have watched West pitch a few times now and the guy has talent, but he doesn't have grit.

Have a good week, everyone!

Yesterday: 10=5
Week: 10-5
Month: 31-23