Dave Cokin
Listed pitchers must go: (L) WOLF, R vs. (R) VALDEZ, C
Play: Milwaukee (ML +100)
The Brewers got to the winner's circle for me on Friday night, and I'll come right back with them again here. Randy Wolf has not pitched at the same level as he did a year ago for the Dodgers, but he looms as a likely winner here. Wolf has enjoyed great success at this site, winning six of seven career decisions. Rookie Cesar Valdez did okay in his first big league start, but that was against a weak Houston offense. It gets tougher here, and Valdez could be victim to erratic control while probably not missing many bats. The Brewers let a win get away on Thursday thanks to some poor defense, but if not for that they would be on a nice little winning streak right now. In any case, they should make it two straight over the Diamondbacks tonight.
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Listed pitchers must go: (R) CHACIN, J vs. (R) HAEGER, C
Play: Colorado (ML +105)
Jhoulys Chacin started getting lots of attention last season, but when he was called up to Colorado, the touted rookie just wasn't quite ready. The problem was his breaking ball, which just wasn't very refined and it basically forced him to rely exclusively on his fastball and changeup. Now it looks as though Chacin has the complete arsenal at his disposal and he absolutely dominated the Giants in his initial big league start of the season last weekend. He faces a tougher lineup here as he goes against the potent Dodgers. But Chacin should benefit from lots of run support against Charlie Haeger. The LA knuckleballer can be very good when that crazy pitch is dancing, but his poor outings have far outweighed the good ones. I like the Rockies to pick up the Saturday night win.