~~ BIFF'S BASES - MAY 16th ~~

[Biff_Tannen]

First day of Interleague play, I thought I would be more inclined to take it easy and watch the games, but there's a couple that I don't think I can lay off.


I think the Blue Jays are actually being helped by the transition to an NL park. No DH allows Stairs to just step in at OF and replace Wells. Rolen is returning to his original home, and Moyer is on the mound. Lets not forget his last meeting with the Jays in Philly last May 19th where he went 3 1/3 IP, and gave up 8 hits and 7 ER. Lefties Lyle Overbay, 5-for-10 with a homer against Moyer, and Matt Stairs, 10-for-32 with two doubles and two homers lifetime are both in the lineup today and could do some damage. He's also given up 24 hits and 5 HRs in his last 3 starts (16 1/3 IP). Seems Moyer is starting to fade with his finesse pitching. Purcey was a wreck his debut, but he's back again to make another spot start. Why? Because he's been very effective in AAA. So far this year he's pitched 44 2/3 innings, given up 29 hits (.186 opp BA) only walked 16 with 52 Ks. If he can gain some control after having debut jitters, he could be very effective and put up a QS.


The A's continue to be the highest scoring offense in the AL with RISP, and Jair Jurrjens is off 3 days rest for the first time in his career could experience some control problems as the A's are a team that makes you throw strikes. Combined these two pitchers are 1-14-1 with Overs so far this year. Eveland got close to his first Over last time, but pushed with 10 runs. The A's having the lowest ERA is having a big effect on this game, along with the Braves hit or miss offense. There's no Smoltz in the bullpen yet, so that eases my worries a little bit that this could be a grind when it comes to the pens. I still think each starter could be good for 3-4 themselves, and the pens for 1-2 as well. Also getting a number under 9 is key. I maybe a sucker here, but something has got to give, and with two young pitchers, my money is on them to loosen up. Good Luck.



MAY 16th

TORONTO BLUE JAYS +120

*RISKING $300 TO WIN $360


ATHLETICS/BRAVES - OVER 8 (-115)

*RISKING $345 TO WIN $300


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May ML = (12-11) +$330
May RL = (0-1) -$345
May O/U = (2-1) +$300
May H+R+E = (2-0) +$600
May Parlays = (1-2) -$135


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Starting Bankroll = $30,000

Current Bankroll = $32,595


1% Bet Amount = $300

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

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[Biff_Tannen]

8-0... wow Purcey went from walking guys to now giving up gopherballs as well to Werth. He's either still got the jitters, or is one guy who can't have success outside the minors. I shoulda talked to Johnny before putting any stock in him. Looking at one last pick, I'll post it later if I pull the trigger. Hope the A's and Braves get busy!



... A's already 3 men tagged out trying to score and it's the 3rd inning!
... How many double plays can the Braves get into. I think they've done every possible combination.

I'm currently 1-6 for winning days when I've been up over $2,500 on the year. Talk about a glass ceiling.

[Biff_Tannen]

Tread lightly for this one... first game with Haren going against the AL, and first game for Cabrera and Renteria back in the NL. This line has jumping throughout the day offshores to goad Arizona action, and I think people won't think twice about laying the chalk in this matchup. I think this is one night Haren could be out-dueled. Tigers coming of a sweep by the Royals and the Diamonbacks just swept the Rockies. Seems like all this has made a somewhat valuable line. Holding my breath... Good Luck.



DETROIT TIGERS +125

*RISKING $300 TO WIN $375

[wsox08]

GL the rest of the night, Biff

[Biff_Tannen]

Thanks wsox... apparently I need more than that after the Tigers blew it in the 7th. Very unfortunate start to interleague. Getting sea sick from the ebb and flow this month.


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May ML = (12-13) -$270
May RL = (0-1) -$345
May O/U = (2-2) -$45
May H+R+E = (2-0) +$600
May Parlays = (1-2) -$135


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Starting Bankroll = $30,000

Current Bankroll = $31,650


1% Bet Amount = $300

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

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[bigmoe]

Lets both bounce back and get 'em today, Biff.