Friday, July 17, 2009

Game Picks - Friday: July 17, 2009

Another somewhat successful night at picking Major League Baseball games. Of course there were only eight games, so it couldn't have gone too badly. The Nats over the Cubs was a stupid pick. And this picker should never have picked against Wandy. He's been a boon here all year (and for the Astros).

Tonight we get back to a full schedule. Nearly half the teams had four days off and should be raring to go. Every team's top of the rotation should lead things off, so it could be a night of aces. Here we go:

  • The Giants over the Pirates: Lincecum versus Maholm. Good matchup. Both teams struggle on offense.
  • The Cubs over the Nationals: Riggelman may never win a game with the Nats. Don't you just cringe when a team says its new manager is a "disciplinarian"?
  • The Mariners over the Indians: Huff has been decent. But Felix is king.
  • The Yankees over the Tigers: A. J. Burnett over a kid named French.
  • The Blue Jays over the Red Sox: Romero should beat a spot start by Buckholz which may be a showcase for a Halladay deal?
  • The Marlins over the Phillies: Nolasco has been fantastic of late, so will go with him over Hamels who has been ordinary.
  • The Brewers over the Reds: The Braunies should jump all over Arroyo.
  • The Braves over the Mets: Jurrjens over Pelfrey because the Braves at least have a major league team right now.
  • The Twins over the Rangers: Never feel good when Padilla starts. Get ready to duck, Twins.
  • The Bay Rays over the Royals: Shields should be slightly better than Bannister.
  • The Orioles over the White Sox: Really like this Berken kid.
  • The Cardinals over the Diamondbacks: Carpenter over Garland in a battle of "wily" veterans.
  • The Rockies over the Padres: Boy, Adrian Gonzalez is in a serious slump.
  • The Athletics over the Angels: Picking on Cahill to have a good night. Giambi is still batting under .200. Geez.
  • The Dodgers over the Astros: Super match up of Billingsley and Oswalt. Oswalt has been on fire, but the Dodgers are at home with their best pitcher on the mound.

Well, that does it. Now we get to see what happens. Have a great weekend everyone.

Yesterday: 5-3
Week: 16-7
Month: 88-72

No comments: