I assume the system he is referring to is an RL play on the largest juiced ML.
I run a chase system with the same idea.
Watch out for Chicago tomorrow. Ohlendorf is terrible on the road, but Harden is terrible during day games. Lou has even said that this is an issue and they have tried to slot him so he pitches at night. Normally this may be a insignificant statistic, but in Harden's case, it's becoming a trend and problem.
Harden Day 2009: 48.2 IP, 6.66 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, .270 BAA
Harden Night 2009: 62.1 IP, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, .204 BAA
Harden Day Career: 294.2 IP, 3.79 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, .226 BAA
Harden Night Career: 429 IP, 3.13 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, .214 BAA
The career numbers show that he walks a high # of guys during the day...142 in day games over his career in comparison to 167 in night games. This is significant because he's also pitched 130+ more innings at night.
The Pirates are terrible and I really think the Cubs sweep, but just watch out.
Don't like Detroit. Galarraga is sick and may not even start. Davies has actually pitched quite well on the road over his career. Not sure why.
Slight lean to Chicago, despite the caveat, but I think Tampa and NYY are the best plays tomorrow.
Ace on the mound for Garza, who is a home warrior. Team is going to want to get back in the thick of things after winning today...get the ball rolling. Zip isn't bad, but Tampa hits lefties and he's got spotty command for a kid who has to hit spots to miss bats.
Looking at his Minor League numbers here, this Fister kid is nothing special (also unranked in the Mariners' organization by BA and MILB) and is not the guy the M's want out there to stop the sweep. He's a groundball pitcher who throws froma 6'8" downward angle, but I really don't see how the Yanks don't exploit this. Joba is inconsistent, but the Yanks should finally have an offensive breakout in Seattle tomorrow against the kid.
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