ML fav sides: 20-13 (+602)
ML dog sides: 9-8 (+250)
Totals: 5-3 (+340)
Overall: 34-24 (+1,192)
Sunday: 5-5 +20
Monday Leans
Astros +106
Adam Eaton carries the label of a “flyball” pitcher and will likely struggle whenever he pitches at home in Philly. I think it’s safe to say he’s in for a long season. Chris Sampson was originally drafted by Houston as a shortstop and retired after hitting .239 at the Class A level in 1999. He started coaching at a community college in Texas where he threw batting practice and began to wonder if he might have mound potential. He contacted the Astros and was resigned in January of 2003 and has shown amazing command and feel from the day he returned. In 2006, he led Triple-A Pacific Coast League starters in fewest unintentional walks (1.1) and baserunners (9.4) per nine. He threw 67 percent strikes in the majors last season. Sampson throws a variety of pitches, his best an 87-92 mph sinker, followed by a slider, an 11-5 curve, and a changeup- he’s even come up with a promising splitter. He has plus command on both sides of the plate and is known to be unflappable. Given his background, he obviously hits better than most pitchers as he batted .391 (18-46) in Triple-A last season, including 5 for 15 (.333) as a pinch hitter. Given his numbers thus far in 2007 by way of the big show, he’s hasn’t slowed down a bit.
NYY/TB Over 10.5 -115
Igawa has received plenty of run support early on (8.82/9). He’s been able to cut down on his walks and he’s shown a fearlessness and willingness to challenge hitters. I haven’t been too impressed with the life on his fastball and his changeup looks below average, but he’s shown a pretty hard breaking ball that has proven to be his strikeout pitch. The Rays haven’t been as productive this season against lefties as compared to last season, but that could change. Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday Jonny Gomes may start getting more at-bats against left-handers, the Tampa Tribune reported. Gomes has had a productive career against lefties and he started at DH against C.C. and the Tribe. I’m looking at a 10-5 type ballgame favoring the Yankees. Fossum improved significantly his last two outings after getting pissed on by the Jays in his season debut. The Rays are a scrappy bunch at home and possess some scary hitters in that lineup. The Yankess pen has been somewhat depleted/overworked, as Pettitte even saw some time again last night in Boston off a days rest. I look for the Yanks to come out looking for blood after being swept by their rival.
Oak/Bal Under 8.5 -115
Dan Haren has been outstanding this year and gets absolutely no run support as the A's have scored only 9 runs in his four starts. He's only allowed 4 ER in 25 IP. On the other side, Bedard goes for his fourth straight victory and is backed by a much improved bullpen. Several Oakland hitters have struggled against Bedard, including Nick Swisher (1-8) and Shannon Stewart (0-7). Since Tejada signed after 2003, Baltimore has lost 11 of it's last 13 meetings versus Oakland and he's batted only .234 (11-47) in those games. A's centerfielder Milton Bradley is expected to miss Monday's game after leaving Sunday's game with a hamstring strain. Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is hopeful to return to the lineup after missing the past couple games with the flu. I expect a 4-3, 4-2, 5-3, 5-2 type ballgame.
ML dog sides: 9-8 (+250)
Totals: 5-3 (+340)
Overall: 34-24 (+1,192)
Sunday: 5-5 +20
Monday Leans
Astros +106
Adam Eaton carries the label of a “flyball” pitcher and will likely struggle whenever he pitches at home in Philly. I think it’s safe to say he’s in for a long season. Chris Sampson was originally drafted by Houston as a shortstop and retired after hitting .239 at the Class A level in 1999. He started coaching at a community college in Texas where he threw batting practice and began to wonder if he might have mound potential. He contacted the Astros and was resigned in January of 2003 and has shown amazing command and feel from the day he returned. In 2006, he led Triple-A Pacific Coast League starters in fewest unintentional walks (1.1) and baserunners (9.4) per nine. He threw 67 percent strikes in the majors last season. Sampson throws a variety of pitches, his best an 87-92 mph sinker, followed by a slider, an 11-5 curve, and a changeup- he’s even come up with a promising splitter. He has plus command on both sides of the plate and is known to be unflappable. Given his background, he obviously hits better than most pitchers as he batted .391 (18-46) in Triple-A last season, including 5 for 15 (.333) as a pinch hitter. Given his numbers thus far in 2007 by way of the big show, he’s hasn’t slowed down a bit.
NYY/TB Over 10.5 -115
Igawa has received plenty of run support early on (8.82/9). He’s been able to cut down on his walks and he’s shown a fearlessness and willingness to challenge hitters. I haven’t been too impressed with the life on his fastball and his changeup looks below average, but he’s shown a pretty hard breaking ball that has proven to be his strikeout pitch. The Rays haven’t been as productive this season against lefties as compared to last season, but that could change. Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday Jonny Gomes may start getting more at-bats against left-handers, the Tampa Tribune reported. Gomes has had a productive career against lefties and he started at DH against C.C. and the Tribe. I’m looking at a 10-5 type ballgame favoring the Yankees. Fossum improved significantly his last two outings after getting pissed on by the Jays in his season debut. The Rays are a scrappy bunch at home and possess some scary hitters in that lineup. The Yankess pen has been somewhat depleted/overworked, as Pettitte even saw some time again last night in Boston off a days rest. I look for the Yanks to come out looking for blood after being swept by their rival.
Oak/Bal Under 8.5 -115
Dan Haren has been outstanding this year and gets absolutely no run support as the A's have scored only 9 runs in his four starts. He's only allowed 4 ER in 25 IP. On the other side, Bedard goes for his fourth straight victory and is backed by a much improved bullpen. Several Oakland hitters have struggled against Bedard, including Nick Swisher (1-8) and Shannon Stewart (0-7). Since Tejada signed after 2003, Baltimore has lost 11 of it's last 13 meetings versus Oakland and he's batted only .234 (11-47) in those games. A's centerfielder Milton Bradley is expected to miss Monday's game after leaving Sunday's game with a hamstring strain. Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is hopeful to return to the lineup after missing the past couple games with the flu. I expect a 4-3, 4-2, 5-3, 5-2 type ballgame.
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