MLB Thursday Betting Preview
Posted by Don Chino on May 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A battle of aces highlights Thursday’s eight-game MLB schedule when the New York Mets kick off their four-game series with the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium.
Johan Santana (3-2, 4.54 ERA) takes the ball for the Mets, and he’s looking to get on track after getting off to a slow start by his lofty standards. The lefthander is 1-1 with a 7.27 ERA in his last three starts, and is only 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA away from Citi Field this season.
One of Santana’s best outings of the season came on April 5 against the Marlins, when he allowed only one run over six innings to get the victory in the Mets’ 7-1 win as +100 home underdogs. Josh Johnson (3-1, 3.35 ERA) was the loser that day for Florida, and he’ll get the call opposite Santana again on Thursday night.
Johnson has been in All-Star form over his last three starts (2-0, 2.57 ERA), but it’s on the total where he’s proven to be valuable. In his last 10 outings dating back to last season, the Fish are 10-0 O/U (5-5 SU).
New York took two of three against the moneyline in the teams’ three-game set last month, and it’ll have to continue the trend without Carlos Beltran (knee), who remains on the 15-day disabled list.
Later on Thursday, the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals begin a four-gamer at Coors Field, as John Lannan (1-2, 6.34 ERA) makes his return to the mound. Lannan missed his scheduled start on Sunday against Florida because of soreness in his left arm.
The Rockies turn to the surprising Jhoulys Chacin (2-0, 0.00 ERA) on Thursday. Colorado certainly needs good performances from its starting pitchers – closer Huston Street and reliever Franklin Morales are both on the 15-day DL with shoulder injuries.
Over in the American League, two banged-up clubs finish off a three-game set when the Texas Rangers host the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Thursday afternoon.
Both teams are without a handful of regulars. Nelson Cruz (hamstring) and Jarrod Saltalamacchia (back) are on the 15-day DL for the Rangers, while Kurt Suzuki (oblique), Coco Crisp (finger), Mark Ellis (hamstring), and Travis Buck (oblique) are out for the Athletics.
Ben Sheets (2-3, 6.38 ERA) takes the hill for Oakland, and he’s in tough against Texas starter C.J. Wilson (3-1, 1.51 ERA). One of the pleasant surprises in the AL, Wilson has an 0.64 ERA in daytime starts this season.
Sole sisters; Step out in a razzle of colour as sassy shoes hit the streets.(Features) this web site shoe buy coupon code
Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) March 2, 2001 Byline: FIONA BLACK WALK tall this spring – for shoes have never been sexier. Stilettos, kitten heels, ankle straps and spikes all combine to create to-die-for shoes that are guaranteed to keep you on your toes.
For shoes are the latest fetish designers have this season and the higher the heel and the finer the strap, the better the look.
Worn with jeans they look sexy and sassy and worn with trouser suits they take the butchness out of them. In fact, worn with anything, high heels will make you feel sexy.
For there is no denying the magic of heels. The instant elevation makes you stand taller and brings your tummy in.
“They immediately make your legs look at least three inches longer,” says shoe buyer Alwyn Carr.
And according to our expert, feeling comfortable in skyscraper heels is a question of mind over matter.
“It’s all about confidence,” Alwyn says. “The biggest problem women face is thinking they can’t do it, when, in fact, anyone can. Strong calf muscles help, so if your calf muscles are toned to begin with, you’re definitely at an advantage.” So, stiletto lovers, start going to the gym if you want to make the most of this sky-high fashion this spring.
For walking tall is the key to the new sexy clothing that’s around right now.
Tight glitter jeans, knee-length skirts and slinky evening wear all require these dizzily high shoes to create the current glamorous mood in fashion. here shoe buy coupon code
Best selection around for high heels, lots of colour and good prices is at Top Shop, Faith and Shelley’s.
For the high street is having a love affair with colour this spring … and that includes footwear.
Metallic blues, glitter pinks, reds, oranges, lilacs and even yellow shoes are all out there, so forget about boring black and classic navy this spring if you really want to make an entrance feet first.
However, there are some steps to follow if you want to be the height of fashion.
If you walk a lot, adopt the American style of wearing trainers until you arrive at your destination and then put your heels on at the last minute. If your legs aren’t tanned, choose tights that are sheer and shiny with invisible seams at the toe in either natural or a shade that matches the shoe.
Buy sandals half a size smaller than normal, if you can, as straps do give. Otherwise your foot ends up slipping inside the shoe.
If it’s a closed-in toe, put a leather insole inside your shoe to stop your feet from slipping forward.
Switch between high and low heels every day, or even during the day, to give your feet a chance to recover.
Or, better still, take taxis like every fashion follower worth her slingbacks. For walking tall is the key to this look.
And while the models have been teetering down the runways in Paris, London and Milan, now it’s the turn of us mere mortals to wear these heels as the footwear designers have a field day.
You may not stand out like a supermodel, but at least you’ll be on eye level with the rest of the girls.
So, if you want to strut your stuff this spring, you’d better get practising now if you want to be sole survivor.
It’ll save pride and bruises if you get used to your new shoes at home before you step out in style.
Filed under MLB Picks · Tagged with ben sheets, cj wilson, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, jhoulys chacin, johan santana, john lannan, josh johnson, New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
