Wunderdog
Game: Chicago White Sox at Toronto (1:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: Toronto -120 (moneyline)
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Game: Chicago White Sox at Toronto (1:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: Toronto -120 (moneyline)
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Bartolo Colon may have his best days behind him, and not in front of him. He had a four-year stretch where he was 73-41, but over the last four years he has won just 13 games, for three different teams. His ERA over this four-year period has been 5.41, so he is pitching on reputation, not results. After not signing AJ Burnett the Blue Jays have shocked everyone. Many thought this team would tumble, but they have been great, leading the American League East with a 24-14 mark. It's the offense that has been delivering as the Jays lead all of MLB at 5.8 runs a game, while the White Sox bats have struggled for 4.1 a game, second-worst in the AL. With a declining Colon on the mound, and Jays’ bats really hot, I look for them to continue their winning ways and get the win in this one. The Blue Jays get the call.
Wunderdog
PIMLICO Race #4 (THE WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER) at 11:45 AM Eastern
PIMLICO Race #4 (THE WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER) at 11:45 AM Eastern
Top pick: #2 (REAL MERCHANT) - This runner is coming off his best start since coming here from Chile last year. He just missed last out going a mile at Belmont in a solid field. Looks set for his best in a competitive small field.
<!--p-->2nd pick: #6 (Ready Set) - Nicely set-up by his trainer (Mike Matz). Major stakes winner last year at three finished a strong second in his seasonal debut at Delaware on May 6 to a tough older runner. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Cave's Valley) - The main speed and he's stationed on the rail. Consistent and Maryland-based runner has a bit of a home field advantage. Must be caught.
4th pick: #3 (Ea) - Gelded son of "Dynaformer" was bred to be a good runner and just now seems to be reaching his potential. Comes into this off his best ever and is an exotics threat.
UNDERDOG PLAY OF THE WEEK FOR MAY 16th, 2009]
Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 4:10 pm]
L.A. ANGELES
(J. Lackey)
TEXAS RANGERS
(V. Padillas)
PLAY: L.A. ANGELS +110
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Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 1:05 PM
HOUSTON ASTROS
(R. Oswalt)
CHICAGO CUBS
(E. Wells)
PLAY: HOUSTON ASTROS-105
Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 10:05 PM
CINCINNATI REDS
(E. Volquez)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
(J. Geer)
PLAY: CINCINNATI REDS-125
Roy Jackson
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 6:10 PM
L.A. DODGERS
(E. Milton))
FLORIDA MARLINS
(A. Miller)
PLAY: LOS ANGELES DODGERS-105
Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 4:10 pm]
L.A. ANGELES
(J. Lackey)
TEXAS RANGERS
(V. Padillas)
PLAY: L.A. ANGELS +110
[ MLB - Daily Preview ]
Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 1:05 PM
HOUSTON ASTROS
(R. Oswalt)
CHICAGO CUBS
(E. Wells)
PLAY: HOUSTON ASTROS-105
Adam Meyer
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 10:05 PM
CINCINNATI REDS
(E. Volquez)
SAN DIEGO PADRES
(J. Geer)
PLAY: CINCINNATI REDS-125
Roy Jackson
[Saturday May 15th, 2009 at 6:10 PM
L.A. DODGERS
(E. Milton))
FLORIDA MARLINS
(A. Miller)
PLAY: LOS ANGELES DODGERS-105
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Colorado Rockies (Cook) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (Snell) 7:05
Play On: Rockies -110
Over the last 21 innings Aaron Cook has owned the opposition compiling a 2.14 ERA. Meanwhile Ian Snell has gotten shelled his last three starts going 0-3 with an ERA around 5. Snell gets little support from the Pirates bats as Pittsburgh is just 1-6 in Snell's 7 starts. Everything posts to a Rockies win as the road chalk.
Play on the Colorado Rockies (-110) as a 100 Dime selection.
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Play On: Rockies -110
Over the last 21 innings Aaron Cook has owned the opposition compiling a 2.14 ERA. Meanwhile Ian Snell has gotten shelled his last three starts going 0-3 with an ERA around 5. Snell gets little support from the Pirates bats as Pittsburgh is just 1-6 in Snell's 7 starts. Everything posts to a Rockies win as the road chalk.
Play on the Colorado Rockies (-110) as a 100 Dime selection.
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Dave Malinsky
4* #920 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (Ray)-125 over Chicago White Sox (Colon)
We believe that the Blue Jays are being sold at less than what the home field advantage is worth in this one, creating a serious value situation for a team that the markets simply refuse to accept, and an ideal opponent for us to buck in this setting. The offensive and defensive gaps here are monsters. Toronto has out-scored Chicago by 82 runs, with major edges in batting average (#1 in the A.L. at .289 vs. #13 at .250), doubles (89, which is tied for #1, vs. 48, which is dead last), home runs (47 vs. 35) and walks (147 vs. 105). Defensively the Blue Jays are #1 in the A.L., and #2 in the Major Leagues, on our best set of ratings, while the White Sox are #13 in the league and #29 overall. And we believe that is magnified here on the faster playing surface of the Rogers Centre. So why the short price? Part of that is the lack of respect for Toronto despite that 24-14 opening to the season, and more comes from the fact that Bartolo Colon has a name and Robert Ray does not. But Colon?s 2-3/4.88 might be all that there is at this stage of his career, and his two wins came vs. a Minnesota team playing without Joe Mauer, and punchless Seattle. His three road outings have been an ugly 0-2/7.90, and a hot Blue Jay offense will get some good swings. Meanwhile Ray is a young guy with talent that needs some time on the mound, but we do not need anything all that special from him here ? just a couple of good passes through the lineup before turning it over to a deep bullpen that does not carry any significant fatigue ratings.
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4* #920 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (Ray)-125 over Chicago White Sox (Colon)
We believe that the Blue Jays are being sold at less than what the home field advantage is worth in this one, creating a serious value situation for a team that the markets simply refuse to accept, and an ideal opponent for us to buck in this setting. The offensive and defensive gaps here are monsters. Toronto has out-scored Chicago by 82 runs, with major edges in batting average (#1 in the A.L. at .289 vs. #13 at .250), doubles (89, which is tied for #1, vs. 48, which is dead last), home runs (47 vs. 35) and walks (147 vs. 105). Defensively the Blue Jays are #1 in the A.L., and #2 in the Major Leagues, on our best set of ratings, while the White Sox are #13 in the league and #29 overall. And we believe that is magnified here on the faster playing surface of the Rogers Centre. So why the short price? Part of that is the lack of respect for Toronto despite that 24-14 opening to the season, and more comes from the fact that Bartolo Colon has a name and Robert Ray does not. But Colon?s 2-3/4.88 might be all that there is at this stage of his career, and his two wins came vs. a Minnesota team playing without Joe Mauer, and punchless Seattle. His three road outings have been an ugly 0-2/7.90, and a hot Blue Jay offense will get some good swings. Meanwhile Ray is a young guy with talent that needs some time on the mound, but we do not need anything all that special from him here ? just a couple of good passes through the lineup before turning it over to a deep bullpen that does not carry any significant fatigue ratings.
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4* phily / wash over
3* mets
Baseball’s Best Bets (May 16, 2009)
by Brian Joseph on Saturday, May 16, 2009
Houston Astros (-103) over Chicago Cubs
I bet against the Cubs yesterday and the rain out didn’t chance their starting pitcher so I’ll stick with yesterday’s rained out selection, especially since the Astros now have Roy Oswalt hurling. The Cubs are not only without Aramis Ramirez, Milton Bradley will be serving his one-game suspension and Derrek Lee is playing with a bulging disc in his neck. Plus, the Astros bats seem to finally be heating up, although playing a series in Colorado doesn’t hurt.
Cincinnati Reds (-126) over San Diego Padres
The Padres haven’t won consecutive games since April 16-18 when they won three in a row and are 5-19 in their last 24 games. Edinson Volquez seems to be back on track if you look past his last outing against the Cardinals and Josh Geer is, well, Josh Geer. If you can find somewhere to place a prop bet on Adrian Gonzalez hitting a home run to extend his home run streak to six straight games, it may be worth it. But the Padres aren’t a lock to win if Gonzalez goes deep — they are 4-8 when he does — so don’t let that deter you from betting on the Reds.
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by Brian Joseph on Saturday, May 16, 2009
Houston Astros (-103) over Chicago Cubs
I bet against the Cubs yesterday and the rain out didn’t chance their starting pitcher so I’ll stick with yesterday’s rained out selection, especially since the Astros now have Roy Oswalt hurling. The Cubs are not only without Aramis Ramirez, Milton Bradley will be serving his one-game suspension and Derrek Lee is playing with a bulging disc in his neck. Plus, the Astros bats seem to finally be heating up, although playing a series in Colorado doesn’t hurt.
Cincinnati Reds (-126) over San Diego Padres
The Padres haven’t won consecutive games since April 16-18 when they won three in a row and are 5-19 in their last 24 games. Edinson Volquez seems to be back on track if you look past his last outing against the Cardinals and Josh Geer is, well, Josh Geer. If you can find somewhere to place a prop bet on Adrian Gonzalez hitting a home run to extend his home run streak to six straight games, it may be worth it. But the Padres aren’t a lock to win if Gonzalez goes deep — they are 4-8 when he does — so don’t let that deter you from betting on the Reds.
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Randall the Handle
PITTSBURGH +1.06 over Colorado (1st 5 innings)
Aaron Cook has thrown an impressive 27 innings over his last four starts and has some strong numbers to go along with it. He’s allowed just two runs against in his last two starts and has allowed three or less in four straight. As a result of that his stock is higher then it should be and that’s the best time to go against someone. Fact is, he faced the Padres twice during that stretch and although he allowed just three earned runs to the Dodgers, he wasn’t sharp at all and was flirting with trouble all night. His numbers against the Bucs and at PNC Park leave plenty to be desired. Ian Snell is 1-1 at home with a BAA of .200. He’s been hit and miss this season but he’s faced some very tough opposition. Consider that Snell has faced the Reds In Cinci, the Cards in St. Louis, the Mets, Milwaukee twice Atlanta and San Diego. That’s one soft opponent in seven starts and it’s worth noting he shut out the Braves, he was stellar in Cincinnati and threw a gem against the Brewers. Snell has very decent stuff and will take a step down in class against the Rockies. The Pirates bullpen has been brutal and thus, I’ll play this one in five. Play: Pittsburgh +1.06 in the first five innings +1.06 (Risking 2 units).
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PITTSBURGH +1.06 over Colorado (1st 5 innings)
Aaron Cook has thrown an impressive 27 innings over his last four starts and has some strong numbers to go along with it. He’s allowed just two runs against in his last two starts and has allowed three or less in four straight. As a result of that his stock is higher then it should be and that’s the best time to go against someone. Fact is, he faced the Padres twice during that stretch and although he allowed just three earned runs to the Dodgers, he wasn’t sharp at all and was flirting with trouble all night. His numbers against the Bucs and at PNC Park leave plenty to be desired. Ian Snell is 1-1 at home with a BAA of .200. He’s been hit and miss this season but he’s faced some very tough opposition. Consider that Snell has faced the Reds In Cinci, the Cards in St. Louis, the Mets, Milwaukee twice Atlanta and San Diego. That’s one soft opponent in seven starts and it’s worth noting he shut out the Braves, he was stellar in Cincinnati and threw a gem against the Brewers. Snell has very decent stuff and will take a step down in class against the Rockies. The Pirates bullpen has been brutal and thus, I’ll play this one in five. Play: Pittsburgh +1.06 in the first five innings +1.06 (Risking 2 units).
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Gina
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 10:10 p.m. est.
Boston Red Sox (21-15) at Seattle Mariners (17-19)
(R) Josh Beckett (3-2) vs. (L) Garrett Olson (0-0)
Go with Boston to outscore the lowest scoring team in the league. The Red Sox have won five of their last 6 games versus the Mariners and have won six of its last 9 in Seattle. The Red Sox will send their ace Josh Beckett to the hill. The right-hander pitched well in his last two starts and is 3-1 with a 3.29 ERA in four career starts against Seattle. The Mariners counters with Garrett Olson. The lefty has been unsuccessful against the Red Sox, 0-4 with a 7.76 ERA in six starts against the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox -150
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 10:10 p.m. est.
Boston Red Sox (21-15) at Seattle Mariners (17-19)
(R) Josh Beckett (3-2) vs. (L) Garrett Olson (0-0)
Go with Boston to outscore the lowest scoring team in the league. The Red Sox have won five of their last 6 games versus the Mariners and have won six of its last 9 in Seattle. The Red Sox will send their ace Josh Beckett to the hill. The right-hander pitched well in his last two starts and is 3-1 with a 3.29 ERA in four career starts against Seattle. The Mariners counters with Garrett Olson. The lefty has been unsuccessful against the Red Sox, 0-4 with a 7.76 ERA in six starts against the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox -150
Elite Group (14w-7L)
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Philadelphia w/Myers -130 1:05 EST</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Anyone can get Consensus Group (20W-12L)?
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$25.00 Guaranteed: The Handicappers of the ELITE SPORTS CIRCLE were 101-53 in baseball last year proving once again FIVE SHARP MINDS WILL KICK YOUR MANS ASS! Tonight you can get our ELITE SPORTS CIRCLE BIG BASEBALL WINNER for just $25 and you are GUARANTEED TO WIN or you will not be charged! We are on a 183-100 run since October 26, 2008!!</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right>5/16/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>ELITE SPORTS CIRCLE BIG BASEBALL WINNER
Philadelphia w/Myers -130 1:05 EST</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Anyone can get Consensus Group (20W-12L)?
