RUDY's MLB Plays (May 3 to May 9, 2010)

RUDY's MLB Plays (May 3 to May 9, 2010) [B]2-1 +2.08 units (Sunday, passed Monday) 48-31 +35.09 units (2010 MLB season) -------------------------------------------------- [U]For Tuesday:[/U] 952 Tuesday, 5/4/2010 [U]Washington Nationals ( +101)[/U] 2 units 7:05pm EST @ Washington Nationals The Nationals seem to be a popular play today. We agree, here is why: - The Braves were losers of 7 before sweeping the lowly Astros. That does not convince us that the Braves are a team to be reckoned with. - The Nats come home and although their record at home is just above .500, they have been extremely competitive at home. - Hernandez (3-1, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, .176 BAA) has been outstanding. - Kawakami (0-4, 5.49 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, .286 BAA) has been a disappointment. Bottom line, the public and the books, as reflected in the line, do not recognize that the Nats are playing great ball in all facets of the game and the Braves are always over-priced. Consider a little on the UNDER because of the style of game both teams play, especially the Nats (both pitchers combined are 1-7 UNDER this year) GL RUDY [/B]

Wednesday, May 5 [B]1-0 +2.02 units (Yesterday) 49-31 +37.11 units (2010 MLB Season) --------------------------------------------------- [U]Wednesday's Play:[/U] 909 Wednesday, 5/5/2010 [U]San Francisco Giants ( -130)[/U] 3 units 7:10pm EST @ Florida Marlins We really dislike when someone picks against the Giants and cites the Giants’ lack of hitting. We have been telling you all year, this team hits! In fact, they have the NL’s highest batting average (.278, a shade ahead of the Dodgers). Today we like the Giants for these reasons: - Barry Zito (4-0, 1.53 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, .167 BAA) is in the zone. Guess what? He has pitched great lifetime against Florida (4-0, 2.34 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, .183 BAA). - Nate Robertson (2-2, 5.18 ERA, 1.60, .266 BAA) is one poor performance from his last start. He is going in the wrong direction. He has a history of that! This is a guy with a career record of 53-71, career ERA of 4.93, career WHIP of 1.47, and career BAA of .281. His stats have steadily declined the last four seasons. We have the better starter and the better hitting team (yes, we know the Marlins can hit, too). We believe the Giants prevail. Play this one for 5 innings and for the full 9 innings. GL RUDY [/B]

Friday, May 7 Play of the Day [B]1-0 +3.00 units (Wednesday - no play yesterday) 50-31 +40.11 units (2010 MLB Season) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 913 Friday, 5/7/2010 [U]Milwaukee Brewers ( -125)[/U] 3 units 9:40pm EST @ Arizona D-Backs Here we have a situation where the starters have gone in opposite directions since opening day. After a slow start to the season Yovani Gallardo ( 3-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, .234 BAA) is now meeting everyone’s expectations. His last victory was an impressive 2-1 win in San Diego. Against the D’backs he is lifetime 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and .195 BAA. Opposing pitcher Edwin Jackson (1-3, 8.07 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and .353) started the season strong but his last few have been real stinkers. Both bullpens are stretched and not too reliable to begin with but we see Gallardo lasting until the late innings whereas Jackson will be lucky if he makes it through 5 innings. The Brewers historically play well in Arizona and although both teams can certainly hit, we see the Brewers capturing a win. Play this one for 5 innings and 9 innings. GL RUDY [/B]

[QUOTE=RudyNYCSports;21695][B]1-0 +3.00 units (Wednesday - no play yesterday) 50-31 +40.11 units (2010 MLB Season) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 913 Friday, 5/7/2010 [U]Milwaukee Brewers ( -125)[/U] 3 units 9:40pm EST @ Arizona D-Backs Here we have a situation where the starters have gone in opposite directions since opening day. After a slow start to the season Yovani Gallardo ( 3-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, .234 BAA) is now meeting everyone’s expectations. His last victory was an impressive 2-1 win in San Diego. Against the D’backs he is lifetime 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and .195 BAA. Opposing pitcher Edwin Jackson (1-3, 8.07 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and .353) started the season strong but his last few have been real stinkers. Both bullpens are stretched and not too reliable to begin with but we see Gallardo lasting until the late innings whereas Jackson will be lucky if he makes it through 5 innings. The Brewers historically play well in Arizona and although both teams can certainly hit, we see the Brewers capturing a win. Play this one for 5 innings and 9 innings. GL RUDY [/B][/QUOTE] rudy, are you playing these as 3 units on both 5 and 9 innings or splitting the units among the 2 ?

[QUOTE=tvrw34243;21715]rudy, are you playing these as 3 units on both 5 and 9 innings or splitting the units among the 2 ?[/QUOTE] [B]tv, I use the unit value for monitoring and record keeping purposes. Hence, because my monitors do not track 5 inning plays, I am consistent in grading my postings here as full 9 inning plays. When I make that comment, "Play this one for 5 innings and 9 innings", I am suggesting spitting the wager half and half. I hope that answers your question. GL, RUDY[/B]

Saturday May 8 Play: [B]1-0 +3.0 units (Yesterday) 51-31 +43.11 units (2010 MLB Season to date) -------------------------------------------------------------- 965 Saturday, 5/8/2010 [U]Colorado Rockies (+100)[/U] 3 units 10:10pm EST @ Los Angeles Dodgers Jhoulys Chacin (1-0, 0.00ERA, 0.57 WHIP, .040 BAA) certainly looks like the real deal after surrendering only one hit in seven innings versus the Giants last week. Meanwhile, Charlie Haeger (0-3, 6.56 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, .277 BAA) hasn’t done much right all season. Even with Manny due back tonight we are not terribly impressed with the Dodgers’ intensity. Dodger bullpen has been overworked and we see the pen being taxed again tonight. Rockies should have little difficulty taking this one tonight and the price is right for us to jump on board. GL, RUDY[/B]

[QUOTE=RudyNYCSports;21720][B]1-0 +3.0 units (Yesterday) 51-31 +43.11 units (2010 MLB Season to date) -------------------------------------------------------------- 965 Saturday, 5/8/2010 [U]Colorado Rockies (+100)[/U] 3 units 10:10pm EST @ Los Angeles Dodgers Jhoulys Chacin (1-0, 0.00ERA, 0.57 WHIP, .040 BAA) certainly looks like the real deal after surrendering only one hit in seven innings versus the Giants last week. Meanwhile, Charlie Haeger (0-3, 6.56 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, .277 BAA) hasn’t done much right all season. Even with Manny due back tonight we are not terribly impressed with the Dodgers’ intensity. Dodger bullpen has been overworked and we see the pen being taxed again tonight. Rockies should have little difficulty taking this one tonight and the price is right for us to jump on board. GL, RUDY[/B][/QUOTE] [B]Sounds good Rudy, but where vare you getting +100?[/B]

[QUOTE=Hicksey;21722][B]Sounds good Rudy, but where vare you getting +100?[/B][/QUOTE] [B]Both my monitors had it at +100 earlier this AM. I see it moved to the -110 to -115 range. I still like it up to 120 but I have a feeling it will not go beyond where it is at now. GL, RUDY[/B]

OK, thanks.

Sunday May 9 Play: [B]1-0 +3.00 units (Yesterday) 52-31 + 46.11 units (2010 MLB Season) ---------------------------------------------------- [U]Sunday's Play - no write-up:[/U] 913 Sunday, 5/9/2010 [U]Colorado Rockies ( -125)[/U] 3 units 4:10pm EST @ Los Angeles Dodgers GL, RUDY [/B]