ytd: 2-0, +2 units
Yesterday's Houston play demonstrated the big difference between the Astros and the Cubs; actually, the Astros and most other NL teams. The Astros lineup is ferocious and they will score runs. If they get decent starting pitching and the bp holds together, they are tough for anyone to beat. Outside of Sosa and McGriff, the Cubs aren't scaring anyone.
Today's play - Anaheim Angels -140
This is as much a play against the Tigers as it is a play on the Halos. The Tigers have only won 2 and lost 10 in August. They have lost their last four and have a losing record at home. They are starting a pitcher with an era of 18.00 (i know this is but a few innings of work). The Angels have been playing very well of late, other than 1 blowout to Toronto. They could easily have beat the Yanks 4 straight, but split the set. They have won 6 of last 10 and are playing .500 on the road. The Angels still believe they have a wild card chance and will fight until Oakland finally cinches it. I wouldn't worry too much about Washburn. The team is not going to take a stupid chance with a good young pitcher just to stay in the wild card. Detroit has not been scoring; Salmon is finally coming around. It just seems too obvious. Take the reasonable price - play the Angels.
Yesterday's Houston play demonstrated the big difference between the Astros and the Cubs; actually, the Astros and most other NL teams. The Astros lineup is ferocious and they will score runs. If they get decent starting pitching and the bp holds together, they are tough for anyone to beat. Outside of Sosa and McGriff, the Cubs aren't scaring anyone.
Today's play - Anaheim Angels -140
This is as much a play against the Tigers as it is a play on the Halos. The Tigers have only won 2 and lost 10 in August. They have lost their last four and have a losing record at home. They are starting a pitcher with an era of 18.00 (i know this is but a few innings of work). The Angels have been playing very well of late, other than 1 blowout to Toronto. They could easily have beat the Yanks 4 straight, but split the set. They have won 6 of last 10 and are playing .500 on the road. The Angels still believe they have a wild card chance and will fight until Oakland finally cinches it. I wouldn't worry too much about Washburn. The team is not going to take a stupid chance with a good young pitcher just to stay in the wild card. Detroit has not been scoring; Salmon is finally coming around. It just seems too obvious. Take the reasonable price - play the Angels.
