Thursday Baseball

4-0 +4 units

Tigers -115 (Risking 1.15 units to win 1 unit)

Well everyone pitching here has a legit shot of making the MLB roster or is already on it. They have Porcello, Galarraga, Scherzer, Willis, Figaroa, Dumatrait and Valverde. I really like having that setup. On top of that...it's a solid lineup for what it's worth. And home teams are "usually" solid in the Spring.

Mets -120 (Risking 1.2 units to win 1 unit)

The Cardinals have nobody pitching today that should be a cause of concern. I'm also very interested to see Mejia close it out for the Mets today.

Braves -140 (Risking 1.4 units to win 1 unit)

Don't like this line. I made my picks looking at pitching and lineups before I saw lines. But I promised myself that I won't let lines scare me away. The Pirates are throwing a boat load of pitchers out there again. None who are good. Karstens and Claggett are penciled in...both former Yankees...and neither have ever impressed me. I guess Charlie Morton and Vinny Chulk are the 2 best out there which isn't saying much. Now right now I only know of Kawakami and Hyde pitching for the Braves with a stacked lineup. I think they will be able to put up DD runs here.

Rays -130 (1.3 units to win 1 unit)

I know it's only Spring but the Rays looked DEAD yesterday. Now they are home...facing the same team...I think they can use this to their advantage. Now there is a new slate of pitchers who have to believe they have a shot at making the roster after yesterday's crew game up DD runs. And they kinda have a nice pitching setup going. Niemann, Torres, Balfour, Benoit, Cormier and Wheeler. Kinda like those guys a lot for a Spring Game.

That's it for so far. As I said I don't bet against the Yankees...but I would lean on the Phillies here. Igawa should get 2 innings unless he gets rocked. That says enough. But no money will go on there.

2 more leans as of right now is the Rockies and Padres. 2 road dogs that I'm really liking but waiting till about a half hour before the game to see if anything within the roster changes.

BOL All. Have A Great Day.

Quote Originally Posted by golfandgamble:

4 plays


Ok Sparky, let's keep it going. I'm on board once again my friend...

Well stick around because the Rockies and Padres will be added to the list unless a major change is made.

Understandable. But for what it's worth...the lineup looks like this...

McLouth

Heyward

Jones

Glaus

McCann

Diaz

Hinske

Infante

Conrad

Hey Sparky, which one of your 4 plays is your "best" bet play?

Thanks

Tenniscapper Now that's a good manager. However...Those 69 loses must have come against his control by who he had to send to the mound. He's not sending anybody good today. And the Mets had yesterday in the bag until 4 errors ended up killing them. Odds they make 4 errors again is slim. And roles in that bullpen are wide open so they are all fighting for a job. However...a lot of guys are out to impress so take that with a grain of salt of course.

G&G You better give me good ones. I need some winners as basketball has been my weakness.

blahblah I don't know why you're down on Kawakami. He isn't a bad pitcher. He had a lot of bright moments last season. In 20 of his 25 starts he gave up 3 runs or less. I think he'll be able to handle Schumaker, Lugo, Stavinoha, Ludwick, Rasmus, Freese and maybe Mather, Jay and LaRue.

Gun to my head...Rays. But I really like them all. And I don't want to steer you the wrong way if I go 3-1 here and you only put money on the Rays.

Atlanta

G&G I'll do my research and see which ones I like. Not liking the way baseball is treating me right now though.

UNCforever Thanks...you too.

Rockies +115 (Risking 1 unit to win 1.15 units)

Padres +120 (Risking 1 unit to win 1.2 units)

That's it for the 3:05 games...no info on the Chi.Sox/Red Sox games yet. I'll keep an eye out.

I just realized this is wrong as the Braves aren't playing the Cards.