British Bulldogs World Series Plays

[british bulldog]

2 units CHICAGO CUBS TO WIN SERIES +120 Pinnacle

2 units OAKLAND A's TO WIN SERIES +132 Bet365

2 units SAN FRANCISCO + NY YANKEES +113 Pinnacle




Brief reasons;

Cubs although losing 4 of 6 to the Braves in the regular season, these are two teams heading in opposite directions. The Braves have the worst last 20 game record than the Cubs and a worst record since the All Star break. Chicago has by far the better pitching and most would take Prior and Wood over Ortiz and Maddox. Smoltz is the most dominant from either bullpen and he will have to potch in more than one innings in this series. Off the DL, questions yet to be answered. Offensively the Braves have the better bats, but as they say PITCHING wins playoffs. Cubs in 4

San Francisco have managed to win 100 games this season with a poorer side than last year. The Marlins have had their fun getting this far. Pitching favours the Giants and the bullpen possibly the Marlins. As for offense, the Braves just seem to get it done although the speed on the bases of the Marlins may see them take one of the games. Giants in 4

Yankees, well what can you say, no longer a team of post-season veterans. Giambi bating a low 250, Boone's first post-season, problems in right field, poor bullpen. All this yet they still are the team to beat. Pitchers with plenty of world series experience, best road team in all of baseball this season. Forget the hype about Twins having momentum, Twinkies been playing solid ball ? Who wouldn't playing Detroit and Cleveland ? Let's have a quick re-cap. Season 2003, Yankees 7-0 over the Twins. Season 2002, Yankees 6-0 over the Twins. The last time the Twins had any success over the Yankees was in 2001 when they won 4 of 6. Yankees in a sweep !, possibly, but lets say in 4.

Oakland vs. Boston, pitching vs. offense. Much like Cubbies and Braves. Pedro to pitch twice against Hudson ? If so, I see this split, Zito to win one or possibly two and the third pitcher for the A's to pick up the other win. Boston's bullpen stinks, the trades they made have made little difference as they still find ways to lose games. As for Kym, he still has night mares of 2001 and he continues to choke in the regular season, what will more pressure do ? The Bambino strikes again as Boston fall at the first hurdle. The A's in 5.

 

[kickserv]

good luck b.b

 

[british bulldog]

GAME 1 PLAYS


2 units San Francisco + NY Yankees +142

2 units Chicago +119

2 units Oakland +133


1 unit Cubs / Braves OVER 8 +104

1 unit Yankees / Twins OVER 8 -103

 

[x2man]

Good Luck British,

 

[PaTsJaMM]

As for Kym, he still has night mares of 2001 and he continues to choke in the regular season, what will more pressure do ?

How do you figure? He's 16 for 19 in save opportunities this year. And since the ALL Star break he's only allowed 2 HRs in 38 innings of relief work, allowing batters to hit only .194 against him. And pre-All Star he was at a .237 avg. against, when he started 12 games. I fail to see where he "continues to choke"

Also, not sure how you figure a split between Martinez and Hudson, since Martinez' stats are far superior to Hudsons' and Bostons' offense is also much better. I see Pedro winning both his starts leaving only 1 in 3 we need to win and Lowe is lights out at home.

Red Sox will win this series, IMO

 

[british bulldog]

PaTsJaMM you are one confident person. How you can be so sure that Pedro will win his two games is beyond me. Yes he may have better numbers but something must be hurting him because since his return from the DL, between innings 5 and 6, batters are .341 OBP and innngs 7+ they are .389 OBP.

Also in series between these clubs this season didn't Hudson beat Pedro 4-2 ? I think.

The bottom line is that there is a slight advantage to Oakland with the pitching. Is Wakefield better than Zito or Lilly, I think not. If this game goes to five who pitches last game for Bosox in Oakland. As you say Lowe's lights out at home but bottom of the garbage can away, and as I said can't see wakefield winning.

It's nice to hear the Bosox supporters come out of the wood work. Second best all season in the East division, third best in the American league and all I can hear is sox this and sox that.

Let me remind you, it's been 85 years since Boston last won the World Series and this will be another notch on that total bringing it to 86.

THE BAMBINO STRIKES AGAIN !!!!!

 

[PaTsJaMM]

Yes I am confident. Anyone who knows anything about baseball knows that the real elite players step it up in the post-season. And Pedro has made a career of being hurt in the middle of the regular season, missing some games, stumbling at some point (as ALL pitchers do) and being almost unbeatable in the post-season.

something must be hurting him because since his return from the DL, between innings 5 and 6, batters are .341 OBP and innngs 7+ they are .389 OBP.

Is that all you have to hang your hat on? Between innings 5 and 6? ROTFLMAO talk about reaching! But hey, if it makes you feel better, use that to console yourself

I'm not sure what you mean by the injury comment but Pedro sure hasn't been pitching like he's hurting. Last 33 innings he has allowed 3 runs, walking 6 and striking out 37. You should really do more homework before you post.

It's nice to hear the Bosox supporters come out of the wood work. Second best all season in the East division, third best in the American league and all I can hear is sox this and sox that.

Not sure who you are referring to here since I mostly follow the Pats and secondary to them I follow the Sox, though I haven't posted anything about them that I can recall. However, I'm sure that some Sox fans will talk up their team, like Yankee fans, A's fans, Braves fans etc. will talk up theirs. It's all part of being a fan. I'm sure if you had a team in England, you'd talk them up, eh?

By the way, nice start to your prediction of the Yankees over the Twins. I feel better already

 

[british bulldog]

PaTsJaMM if you want to make comments then please don't make them of the bitchy type, or is that because you are one.

"By the way, nice start to your prediction of the Yankees over the Twins. I feel better already".

There is absolutely no need to snigger in your comment because I posted a couple of losing plays. SO WHAT.

DONT YOU LOSE ?

There again I should think your used to coming second best following the Pats and the Redsox.


Just check out my results for year of supplying plays here at madjacks through the link at the bottom "community pages".

How did you do over the year ?

Do I hear more than 260 points profit with it documented, don't think so.

SO BEFORE YOU COME IN TO A THREAD THAT I STARTED, PLEASE KEEP YOUR SNIGGERING AND BITCHY COMMENTS TO YOURSELF. BY ALL MEANS CONTRIBUTE.

You ask me to do my homework, well I did. If Pedro pitches 7 complete innings then batters are getting onbase at an average of .360 for 43% of the time he is on the mound. After he leaves from toeing the rubber, the bullpen aren't lights out material are they?

 

[kcwolf]

keep up the good work BB.

BB is as honest as they come on putting out his thoughts. You trash BB, I'm out of here forever. BB has won alot of people more money than I ever brought to the table.

I keep wondering why the world hates Americans. Guess there are assholes everywhere.

 

[kickserv]

well said KC

 

[Hoops]

Who is bitching? I see Bulldog first jab at Patsjamm regarding the Bosox supporters coming out of the woodwork, the 'curse', etc...which was reciprocated by the Yanks losing post. Admist that was some good dialogue discussing the series. I think we are all adults here, though obviously some need thicker skin.

I agree with Patsjamm, as the 'angle' trying to make a case against Pedro is rather weak. He is unquestionably the best pitcher in baseball, and when you bet against him, you are hoping to get 2 or 3 runs at the most and that the Bosox lineup has an off day (which happens). Some limited data during a couple of innings since his return from the DL really doesn't mean much IMO. He has a run and a half higher ERA in his 16-30 pitch count than his 91-105 pitch count for the season...plenty of ways you can look at numbers. Bottom line is 2.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and he will be well rested to go 8 or 9 innings since he only threw 53 pitches his last start to get ready for this game.

Schedule makers did Boston a favor making this a night game, as Hudson is a much, much better pitcher during the day.

Lowe is pitching Game 3, which more than likely means he will only start one game in the series...he won't be pitching away from Fenway.

 

[Barracuda]

Amen Hoops! Amazing how some people only read the parts of a thread they want to, while being oblivious to the rest. BB should not start throwing verbal barbs if he can't handle it back. And KC Wolf threatening to quit over a post is childish, as well as backhandedly calling someone an asshole, which is the worst thing I see on this thread.

Good insight into Pedro Martinez Hoops. Wondering what you think of the Marlins/Giants series?

GL to you!:Yep:

 

[kcwolf]

JHoops

Will have to agree there has been some very good info posted in this thread, and hope you guys continue to post more relevant information.

I think I read something into PaTsJaMM's thread that wasn't what I'm seeing this morning.

It probably had something to do with having a ton of money on the Cubs when ATL was up 1-0.

Keep up the good dialogue

 

[kcwolf]

Forgot to mention the most important thing, I was the asshole in this thread and apologize.

 

[skulldog]

Kc must be in a bad mood. BB started a month or so ago bashing any and all rsox supporters in a thread, maybe he's still pissed off that we threw his tea in the drink:thefinger , oh and by the way I'm english.

Kc, nobody is questioning bb contributions to the bottom line but that doesn't insulate him or anybody else from getting ripped.
Hoops, I agree that Hudson is a better day pitcher, but the schedule is stupid. Wed 10:00, thurs 4:00 fri off, sat, sunPM, fly across country for a 5th gm and then open up in NY or Minn on Wed.

BB, Just in case you sleeping, the pats won the SB in 2001, just FYI:moon:

 

[Barracuda]

KC you are no asshole, you're a very good capper and I hope you never leave. Sorry about what I typed, you obviously have class. Good luck to you :Yep:

 

[british bulldog]

Off to a poor start 1 - 3 and -1.65 units . Thank god the Cubbies won.

I would like to say to all those who have made comments on this thread that all I mentioned were my opinions on how I preceive the game and the first out of line comment which I was picked up on before others came on here laughing and bitching was the curse of the Bambino.

If you redsox boys don't like the comment you can't watch much TV because that is all that has been mentioned about Boston on the likes of ESPN. Everyone wants a Cubbies Bosox world series so atleast one curse is broken, me I don't give a shit who gets there or who wins as long as the games are enjoyable and I have a + value at the end of the postseason in the balance column.

If I was to choose though I would like to see Minnesota (they were awesome down the stretch) and San Francisco (Bonds and Co. deserve it after leading 5-0 in game 6 last year and for their achivements in the regular season ). But heck, it's only wishes and an opinion.


2 units ATLANTA -150 (game 2)

1 unit FLORIDA +151 (game 2)

1 unit Marlins / Giants OVER 7 -112

1 unit Boston / Oakland OVER 7 +105


Good luck to all who play these or others and remember it's the balance at the end that is the all important point.


Here's some reasons behind plays.


As far as clich?s go this is a MUST WIN game for Atlanta. Mike Hampton has made the transition from pitching in the heavens down to seas level. He is 14-8 with an ERA of 3.84 and 1.39 WHIP. Hampton has finished the regular season strongly, allowing 2 runs or less in 8 of his last 10 starts, including 6 of his last 7 outings. Hampton has post season experience which will help and it should be noted that the Cubbies are batting .200 vs. southpaws in the last 10 games. Zambrano pitched exceptionally well until recently. He allowed 2 earned runs or less in 8 straight starts but was hit very hard in his last two. Worrying times as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are not re-nowned for being offensive powerhouses, yet those teams tagged him for 11 earned runs and 23 Men on Base in only 9 2/3 innings. He faces the powerful Atlanta lineup that blasted him for 7 earned runs in 5 innings in his only start agaisnt them this year.

Brad Penny finished the season strong for Florida losing just twice over the last two months of the season. The Marlins as a team went 8-3 in his last 11 starts and Penny finished with a 2.08 road ERA in September. He faced the Giants once this season and acquitted himself well going 7 innings and allowing 3 runs. Since Sidney Ponson came over from Baltimore in the August trades he has not been as fortunate, 3-6 in his 10 starts with the Giants losing his no-decision. He is currently on a 4-game losing streak with a 5.63 ERA. Ponson does have a win against the Marlins this year. Neither bullpen was a factor in yesterday's Game 1. Chad Fox is the Marlins best middle guy with a 2.13 ERA on the season whilst closer and setup man Ugueth Urbina and Branden Looper form a potent 1-2 combination. Tim Worrell filled in very well in the closer role and the middle guys are all solid for the Giants and finished September very strong. I'm hoping the Marlins get to Ponson early and often to avoid seeing this tough group late. Both teams have hit righties about the same this season. The Marlins .258 compared to the Giants .257 . The Marlins hold sway with the batters versus opposing pitchers, but its not a huge difference. Florida are 14-56 (.250) against Ponson while San Francisco are 12-60 (.200) against Penny. It goes without saying that the fish were outpitched in Game 1. I look for the young aggressive Marlins to get to Ponson early and use their speed on the bases.

I will refrain from giving my opinions on the Boston @ Oakland match up in fear that I upset members.

 

[Nick Douglas]

Excellent day today. That's as sharp a handicapping as you'll see on three playoff games.

 

[british bulldog]

Well after a poor first day going 1-3 the bulldog came straight back barking with all 4 selections winning plus an earlier post on the thread making it a 5 - 0 day.

As I predicted Pedro would lose at least one of his two starts, Kym choked in the ninth walking two batters to let the tieing run come home and this pitching to 7, 8 and 9 in the line up. Why he doesnt just throw the sinker I do not know, but this over paid waste of S!%t continues to throw liquorice allsorts. I get questioned into my selection with what has happened with these over paid superstars leading upto to this game, but as I said, Oakland was the better team during the regular season and to be a nice priced dog at home to a club that has the third worst bullpen in all of baseball was a joke.

POST SEASON RECORD TO DATE

6 - 3


+ 5.24 UNITS

 

[slopitch]

Pedro and playoffs

Pedro and playoffs

'Nuff said
Well done BB
You helped me make my mind up and cash in thanks
Slopitch