JD’s Pick & Methodology
On the heels of a comeback win by the New York Yankees last night, positive momentum is finally in our favor. Today I’m making a pair of picks that I normally wouldn’t. Continue reading “JD’s Picks (June 7th)”
JD’s Pick & Methodology
Today I’m taking the New York Yankees at home in the Bronx, against the floundering Los Angeles Angels. I’m taking the run line (-1.5 at +135), which means the Yankees must win by two or more runs for this wager to payoff.
I like the fact that the two lefties at the top of the Yankees’ lineup, Jacoby Ellsbury & Brett Gardner, are seeing the ball well and putting it in play, which in turn allows them to be more aggressive on the base paths. The Yankees obviously have a stellar bullpen and with Tanaka on the mound it sets up well for the Yankees, provided the Yankees can put some runs on the board. I like the Yankees to tack on some late runs and win the game by a score of 6-2, or somewhere in that neighborhood. I like Tanaka to neutralize the Angels’ biggest threats, Mike Trout & Albert Pujols (both right-handed batters). Tanaka and his splitter make for an uncomfortable time at the plate for right-handed batters. I feel really good about this pick. Let’s see what happens.
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JD’s Pick & Methodology
I’m off the schnide. Today’s pick will be a parlay to increase payout and reduce the juice (VIG). For the newbs, a parlay is a cumulative series of bets in which multiple events must be won to win the parlay; with the higher risk comes a considerable jump in potential payout. Continue reading “JD’s Vegas MLB Picks (June 5th)”
CapFigure is proud to announce the establishment of a new contributor page. Long-time friend & die-hard MLB fanatic “JD” will be posting his picks based on Vegas odds for MLB games throughout the season. Without further ado, here are JD’s thoughts for today:
San Francisco Giants (NL) at St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
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Jd, phenomenal work. Great research and analysis on the development process and statistical analysis of Jake Arrieta’s career. An interesting and obviously relevant discussion needs to be had within the Cubs’ front-office as to the club’s future financial obligations. Strasburg got 7 yrs / $175 million from the Nationals earlier this offseason and that deal will obviously be the starting point from which Arrieta’s negotiation begins. The club already has Jon Lester signed through 2020 at $25+ million a year but I am not as optimistic as to the depth of the Cubs’ starting pitching. Lackey is likely done after the 2017 season, when his 2 yr / $32 million deal expires. The Cubs have several years of control left with Bryant, Russell & Schwarber. Rizzo is signed through 2019, to what now looks like a bargain, via a 7 yr / $41 million extension signed in 2013.
Overall the front-office has prepared this team to have a great shot at a long-term dynasty. Outside of the Lester & Heyward contracts, the team has spent frugally on FAs. The real question is whether the Cubs believe Arrieta will be the guy he’s been over the past calendar year, going forward or not. In my opinion, the Cubs will end up signing him to a record deal, with an opt-out; as has been the case with recent elite free-agent SPs in their prime.
Prediction: Cubs agree to a 7 yr. / $250 million contract with Jake Arrieta, after Arrieta tests the free-agent market this summer. Deal will include a player opt-out after three seasons, or the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Jake Arietta has quickly developed into a star during his time with the Chicago Cubs. Currently, Arrieta is considered one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers. The numbers speak for themselves, 9-0 with a 1.56 ERA so far this year. Does this mean big money? A player the Cubs must sign? A face of the franchise? I think not. And let me tell you why.
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In the buttoned-up corporate climate of today’s MLB, Odubel Herrera brings an outwardly notable and infectious confidence to the youth-filled Phillies’ roster. Entering play on the 25th of May, the Phillies have shocked the baseball world by amassing a 25-21 record; in no small part due to the all-star level production of its’ 24 year-old Centerfielder, Herrera.
Philadelphia Phillies’ CF Odubel Herrera makes two spectacular running catches in the bottom of the 9th inning, ensuring SP Cole Hamels’ no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs. (Source: Colin Fitzgerald, July-25th-2015, Wrigley Field)
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Marlins’ LF Christian Yelich crushes a 2-0 offering from Phillies’ SP Vince Velasquez fastball 468 feet into the upper deck. (Source: MLB Media, May-6-2016, Marlins Park)
To quote the 1997 hit single off of Will Smith’s Big Willie Style “We’re going to Miami”; where 24 year-old left fielder Christian Yelich has become an absolute force at the plate for the 23-21 Miami Marlins (entering play on May 24). Continue reading “MLBs Next Wave of Young Stars: Christian Yelich”
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