Looks like the days of getting decent teams at moderate prices when they play at Oakland are over? They clearly made a big adjustment for today. We just saw rangers prices move a lot but they were pretty much between -130/-170 the last 4 days, on previous home stand seattle probably averaged being -140/-150, the cubs and overrated Mets were both much cheaper than todays price on snakes! Nothing against Arizona, I like them but there no way they should be laying this much more than those teams.
Clear they have made a drastic change in the numbers, it was fun while it lasted, I don’t think I’ve ever picked on a “bad” team the way I have A’s and I know I’ve never been this far into a season and have yet to make a bet on a team! Sucks they fixed it, now the question gonna be where the right price to play A’s? To even consider that ya gotta believe they gonna start winning some games! I will say I think they have some young players who been resembling actual big leaguers than they did at the beginning the year, they have a few starting pitchers I think are capable of getting outs vs big league lineups, the pen is still a massive concern, I havnt noticed a whole lot of improvement there. I guess it possible there might be some times coming where I’d consider a Ff bet on them in right situations w big enough price!!
Far as today goes id say the adjustment up was long overdue and this line is probably close to accurate. This starter they throwing out today isn’t one the guys I spoke of above! He did have some decent years in Japan but his stuff is nothing special and at the moment he pairing nothing special stuff with a ton of walks! That a really bad combo. I wouldn’t think the walks remain a issue cause he had a respectable walk rate in Japan, I dunno if he trying to be too fine in the bigs (not trusting his stuff) or if he has real control problems? I’d lean to the former, could be he just nibbling too much and will become a 5ish era guy when he overcomes that. Still not a good pitcher but better than what he been thus far. I expect Kelly will be solid. Anyone who jumped on snakes early around open did they right thing imo, no play for me where it currently sits.
