Game Picks - Saturday: July 11, 2009

Yesterday was a sunny day no matter how you look at it. Except for the continued mystery of Joba Chamberlain, a stupid pick of the Rockies over Atlanta, a total meltdown by the Marlins and this picker's beany by Cecil, it was a very good day.

With another full day of games on tap, let's get right to the picks:

• The Cubs over the Cardinals: Ted Lilly is the only Cubs pitcher with a chance against this hot team.
• The Yankees over the Angels: Pettitte is due for a decent game and the Angels (though they didn't show it last night) are missing two-thirds of their outfield to injury.
• The Bay Rays over the A's: Garza should have no problem against the meager hitting of the A's.
• The Pirates over the Phillies: Taking a flier that Ohlendorf continues to pitch well.
• The Astros over the Nationals: Mike Hampton might be a better hitter than anyone on the A's.
• The Brewers over the Dodgers: Just can't see how Torre has more faith in Jeff Weaver than any man on earth ever should.
• The Tigers over the Indians: In any perfect world, Galarraga should always beat Carl Pavano.
• The Blue Jays over the Orioles: Sticking with the Fan's main man, Romero.
• The Reds over the Mets: Santana pitching for the Mets should always be a lock. But with their offense, he has nearly a .500 record.
• The Red Sox over the Royals: Meche isn't himself these days and even an iffy 42 year old, Smoltz should be able to push around the terrible hitting Royals.
• The Twins over the White Sox: Is the Fan the only one worried about Joe Mauer's health if he participates in the Home Run Derby?
• The Rockies over the Braves: Jason Marquis is pitching for the Rockies and that is Rule #1.
• The Diamondbacks over the Marlins: Have no faith at all in Sean West, simply because he has no faith in himself.
• The Giants over the Padres: Matt Cain should prevail in this one.
• The Rangers over the Mariners. Andruw Jones should have a good day against Washburn.

Yesterday: 10-5
Week: 46-37
Month: 67-55