Game Picks - Sunday: July 19, 2009

This picker is on a serious roll now. Even picked against Greinke and got it correct, thanks to the usual mismanagement of his bullpen by Trey Hillman. It could have been even better, but the Marlins game was washed out before a complete game could be determined. The Fan had the Marlins and they were winning. But no complaints here. After a rainy day, the sun is shining and the golf course is calling the Fan with its song of bliss.

So here are today's picks in a hurry so the tee time isn't missed!

• The Mariners over the Indians: Never have much faith in Bedard, but it's the Indians after all.
• The Red Sox over the Blue Jays: Hate picking against Halladay, but Lester has been awe inspiring lately.
• The Phillies over the Marlins: Just can't see the Marlins winning this one with Miller on the mound.
• The Reds over the Brewers: Hate picking Cueto because you never know what you are going to get. He's terrific or he's blown out early. And he's facing Gallardo. But Braun is out with a sore thumb, so we'll go with the upset.
• The Pirates over the Giants: In a match up of All Stars, Duke out pitches Cain.
• The Nationals over the Cubs: Hart versus Mock. Who? and Who? Riggleman has to win his first game some time. Might as well be today.
• The Yankees over the Tigers: Jackson could give the Yankees fits, but Chamberlain is pitching to stay with the Yankees as Halladay looms in his head.
• The White Sox over the Orioles: The Orioles will probably stay in the game with Guthrie, but the White Sox (dang it all) are on a serious roll.
• The Bay Rays over the Royals: Hochever has the look of a pitcher figuring it out. But the Bay Rays have a much better bullpen (and manager).
• The Cardinals over the Diamondbacks: The Diamondbacks got their win for the week already with Haren.
• The Rockies over the Padres: Main man, Jason Marquis gets the call and the win.
• The Angels over the Athletics: The Angels are going to win the West. Darn it all.
• The Dodgers over the Astros: California may be broke, but they have good baseball teams.
• The Braves over the Mets: Vazquez should have no trouble with the Mets'...ahem...lineup.
• The Twins over the Rangers: The Twins finish the sweep and the Rangers begin their slide out of contention.

Yesterday: 10-4
Week: 35-17
Month: 98-76