NEW YORK METS +165 - This inflated line is based more on reputation than anything else, as these pitchers are not separated by all that much statistically so far for the Diamondbacks to merit being such big favorites. Johnson is just 3-3, but he has his offense to blame for not having a better record as he has a 3.06 ERA and an outstanding 0.96 WHIP in 47 innings. He has looked like the Randy of old at times this season, as evidenced by his 61 strikeouts in those 47 innings. However, while Glavine is not nearly the strikeout pitcher Big Unit is, he is still getting the job done to the tune of a 4-2 record for a losing team with a sparkling 2.40 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Glavine has also shined vs. Arizona, posting a 2.05 ERA and 1.03 ratio with 6 Quality Starts in 7 starts against the Snakes since the 2000 season. Moreover, he is facing a D-Backs lineup that is still without leading run producer Richie Sexson. Given that both starters are having good years and the Mets have had the far better bullpen overall, I feel the New Yorkers offer great value at this price.
Mets/Diamondbacks - 5/12/04
- Thread starter Eugene Michaels
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I agree with you Eugene...I think there is outstanding value with the Mets. The Mets have lost 2 straight at the BOB, and should come out tonight with some fire.
Also--according to Raymond yesterday, the "dbacks vs lefties 1-7 and avg 3 runs per game vs lefties at home at nite! in plain english they sucks vs lefties" Granted, they beat Leiter last night, but the D-Backs will be trying to beat a southpaw 2 days in a row....
Also--according to Raymond yesterday, the "dbacks vs lefties 1-7 and avg 3 runs per game vs lefties at home at nite! in plain english they sucks vs lefties" Granted, they beat Leiter last night, but the D-Backs will be trying to beat a southpaw 2 days in a row....
