~~ BIFF'S BASES - APR 18th ~~

[Biff_Tannen]

I'm so close I can taste it. Taking another stab at the Cubbies game again today, but I'm on the other side. More of a Rich Hill fade than Snell backing. There's no way I can back the Pirates pen here, so it's a 1st 5 innings bet. Rich Hill's 1:1 BB to K ratio from the spring has carried over into the season. So has his fat ERA. Snell has worked to become the Pirates No. 1 starter this year, where as Hill has been dropped to the 5th spot in the rotation and now has Jon Lieber breathing down his neck. In fact Pinella is already looking for spots to skip him in the rotation in favor of MARQUIS! Hill's got great talent, but I think a trip to the pen might be what he needs to work on his control. I think Lieber is much more effective as a starter for the Cubs, and the switch should happen sometime soon I'm guessing. Snell has been solid for about 60 pitches, I hope that's all he needs for 5 innings today. Pirates have had a much better OPS% against lefties this year and in the past few years, so I'm looking for that factor in today as well. No way do I see this as more than a 50/50 chance for the Cubs, so I'm taking the plus money in hopes that the dogs will keep barking for me. Good Luck. Going to have more later.

*Thought about taking Houston -115 and buying it back later for a sure profit, we'll see if I'm kicking myself for that one. Gotta take gifts when they're given.


APRIL 18th


PITTSBURGH PIRATES +120 [1st 5 INN.]

*RISKING $300 to win $360


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Starting Bankroll = $30,000

Current Bankroll = $29,985


1% Bet Amount = $300

Bet Change @ $33,000 / $27,000

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April ML Record (15-12) +$570
April RL Record (1-1) +$60
April O/U Record (1-3) -$645

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[tampayay]

Man, oh well. lets get them back Biff!!!!!

[Biff_Tannen]

I seem to be jinxed when it comes to getting back over even. I think I'm 0 for 5 attempts now. But I'm usually pretty good with a rebound play. This number has just gone too low for these two offenses in my book. The Mets and Phillies were 2nd and 3rd in OPS% in the NL last year against lefties. These are two studs on the mound today, but this isn't in Shea. If it was I wouldn't make this bet. However, it's a warm night at the launch pad known as Citizens Bank Park. Good Luck.


METS/PHILLIES - OVER 7½ (-115)

*RISKING $345 to win $300

[Biff_Tannen]

Final play of the night, and I'm sure I'm probably the only one on this bandwagon with Holliday, Hawpe, and Helton all sitting tonight. I'm okay with that. Good Luck.


COLORADO ROCKIES +130

*RISKING $300 to win $390

[emv01]

nice

[Biff_Tannen]

Thanks emv!

Well it took longer than I had hoped, but I'm finally back in the black for the season! Now it's time to make sure it stays that way.


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Starting Bankroll = $30,000

Current Bankroll = $30,375


1% Bet Amount = $300

Bet Change @ $33,000 / $27,000

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April ML Record (16-13) +$660
April RL Record (1-1) +$60
April O/U Record (2-3) -$345

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[FlushingHearts]

Congrats on making it back to the + side. Always appreciate your write ups.

GL