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Raji · 08-19-2007, 12:15 PM

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Orlando Hernandez (New York Mets) - El Duque doesn't rank in the top 20 when it comes to money starters, but the Mets know how to win when he takes the mound. New York has won in each of his last seven starts and have an impressive 9-1 record in his last 10 appearances. Hernandez and the Mets face the Nationals as -131 favorites.

Joe Saunders (Los Angeles Angels) - The left-hander has started 10 games this season and most of them have finished with a Disney-like fairytale ending for Angels backers. He has allowed no more than four runs in all of his outings and the Halos' record in those contests is 8-2. Los Angeles wraps up their series with the BoSox at +111 and the total is set at 11 runs.

COLD

Ian Snell (Pittsburgh Pirates) - The righty finished last season with three more wins than losses (14-11), while playing for one of the worst teams in baseball. This year, the Bucs are still a lackluster club, but Snell seems to fit in better because he's currently three games under .500 in the win/loss column (7-10). Pittsburgh has lost each of his seven starts after the All-Star break and they have been unable to score more than four runs in any of those contests. The Pirates are listed as slim -109 home favorites against their state rivals from Philadelphia. The Phillies will counter with Kyle Lohse who has yet to lose a game with his new team.

Chris Capuano (Milwaukee Brewers) - The southpaw hasn't tasted victory since the Brewers had a 5 ½-game lead in the NL Central division (May 7). The Brew Crew opened the season by winning each of his first seven starts, but since then, have gone winless in his past 15 outings and are no longer leading their division. His overall ERA during the slump is above 6.00 and hovering close to 9.00 in the month of August. Milwaukee hosts the Reds priced at -105.

Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs) - The Cubs ace signed a five-year $91.5 million extension on Friday, but he certainly hasn't been worth that money recently. The Cubbies are 0-3 during his starts this month and he hasn't even been worth $3.25 per hour that Al Bundy used to make at Gary's Shoes & Accessories in the same city. Chicago is listed at a hefty -158 against St. Louis on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Raji

08-19-2007, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raji Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,482	Sunday Baseball Info HOT Orlando Hernandez (New York Mets) - El Duque doesn't rank in the top 20 when it comes to money starters, but the Mets know how to win when he takes the mound. New York has won in each of his last seven starts and have an impressive 9-1 record in his last 10 appearances. Hernandez and the Mets face the Nationals as -131 favorites. Joe Saunders (Los Angeles Angels) - The left-hander has started 10 games this season and most of them have finished with a Disney-like fairytale ending for Angels backers. He has allowed no more than four runs in all of his outings and the Halos' record in those contests is 8-2. Los Angeles wraps up their series with the BoSox at +111 and the total is set at 11 runs. COLD Ian Snell (Pittsburgh Pirates) - The righty finished last season with three more wins than losses (14-11), while playing for one of the worst teams in baseball. This year, the Bucs are still a lackluster club, but Snell seems to fit in better because he's currently three games under .500 in the win/loss column (7-10). Pittsburgh has lost each of his seven starts after the All-Star break and they have been unable to score more than four runs in any of those contests. The Pirates are listed as slim -109 home favorites against their state rivals from Philadelphia. The Phillies will counter with Kyle Lohse who has yet to lose a game with his new team. Chris Capuano (Milwaukee Brewers) - The southpaw hasn't tasted victory since the Brewers had a 5 ½-game lead in the NL Central division (May 7). The Brew Crew opened the season by winning each of his first seven starts, but since then, have gone winless in his past 15 outings and are no longer leading their division. His overall ERA during the slump is above 6.00 and hovering close to 9.00 in the month of August. Milwaukee hosts the Reds priced at -105. Carlos Zambrano (Chicago Cubs) - The Cubs ace signed a five-year $91.5 million extension on Friday, but he certainly hasn't been worth that money recently. The Cubbies are 0-3 during his starts this month and he hasn't even been worth $3.25 per hour that Al Bundy used to make at Gary's Shoes & Accessories in the same city. Chicago is listed at a hefty -158 against St. Louis on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Raji