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Coming off of what Big Moe said... the Cubs have a tendency of getting in a "cruise control" mode off a big win... I would think this would be especially true at home with the day game next and getting off to one of their best starts to the season EVER.
One thing about Gallardo I like is that his K/BB is about 3 to 1. This guy takes control of the game and determines his own fate most of the time. In his 17 starts last year, the only games where the Brew Crew lost by more than 1 run (4 times I believe) he gave up at least 5 runs himself. Brewers have lost his last four starts dating back to last year, and I think he's too good along with this offense to make it 5 in a row.
A case can be made for Zambrano as well, but he walked 4 guys his last time out, and his K/BB ratio wasn't even 2 to 1 last year (177/101) or the year before (210/115). His style has changed over the past couple years and he isn't the dominant ground ball pitcher he was early in his career. He's struggled against the Crew in the past couple years, and with how young and dynamic this team is, they aren't the same team... I think they're better (offensively).
Soriano is back and leading off for who knows what reason. Reed Johnson has done much better, yet he's hitting 8th. Soriano won't be stealing 30 bags this year, so why not put him in the 3 hole with D Lee and A. Ramirez behind him and move Fukudome or someone who can handle the bat up to the top. Guess that's why Pinella gets the big bucks. Good Luck. :thumbs:
MAY 1st
MILWAUKEE BREWERS +135
*RISKING $300 to win $405
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Starting Bankroll = $30,000
Current Bankroll = $31,845
1% Bet Amount = $300
Bet Change @ $33,000 / $27,000
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One thing about Gallardo I like is that his K/BB is about 3 to 1. This guy takes control of the game and determines his own fate most of the time. In his 17 starts last year, the only games where the Brew Crew lost by more than 1 run (4 times I believe) he gave up at least 5 runs himself. Brewers have lost his last four starts dating back to last year, and I think he's too good along with this offense to make it 5 in a row.
A case can be made for Zambrano as well, but he walked 4 guys his last time out, and his K/BB ratio wasn't even 2 to 1 last year (177/101) or the year before (210/115). His style has changed over the past couple years and he isn't the dominant ground ball pitcher he was early in his career. He's struggled against the Crew in the past couple years, and with how young and dynamic this team is, they aren't the same team... I think they're better (offensively).
Soriano is back and leading off for who knows what reason. Reed Johnson has done much better, yet he's hitting 8th. Soriano won't be stealing 30 bags this year, so why not put him in the 3 hole with D Lee and A. Ramirez behind him and move Fukudome or someone who can handle the bat up to the top. Guess that's why Pinella gets the big bucks. Good Luck. :thumbs:
MAY 1st
MILWAUKEE BREWERS +135
*RISKING $300 to win $405
--
Starting Bankroll = $30,000
Current Bankroll = $31,845
1% Bet Amount = $300
Bet Change @ $33,000 / $27,000
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