It's the weekend finally and there seems to be some good matchups this weekend. Here's the info on the big series of the weekend:
Yankees(12-10) @ Indians(10-12) Let's just say that these two teams don't like each other. Cleveland was the big dog in the AL in the mid 1990's until the Yankees stepped up and took the mantle from them. Everyone loves being the Yankees and the Indians are no exception. Coming off a strong series against the Royals, look for the Indians to keep the pressure on. The Yankees will hopefully have A-Rod back in the lineup and the Yankees miss Carmona and Cliff Lee, the most consistant healthy pitchers for the Indians. Pick: Yankees take 2 of 3
Angels(14-9) @ Tigers(10-13) Detroit just got done sweeping the powerless Rangers at home and they have found their offensive stride. Having Curtis Granderson back in the lineup will make the Tigers the team to beat in the AL Central again and Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Co. are now hitting a ton. The Angels won the last game in Boston, but they seem to be missing something....their starting pitching. Pick: Tigers sweep
Diamondbacks(16-6) @ Padres(9-14) This is a pitching dream series, for the most part. Friday, you have Randy Johnson(0-1) v. Randy Wolf(2-0). Saturday, it's Micah Owings(4-0) taking the mound v. Justin Germano(0-2). On Sunday, you have Brandon Webb(5-0) v. Jake Peavy(3-0)-why this game isn't the Sunday Night Baseball game on ESPN is beyond me. I'd much rather watch this game than do what I'm going to do(listen to it). I think the Big Unit will get his stuff together and throw a great game on Friday, the question is will Wolf match him pitch-for-pitch? Pick: Diamondbacks take 2 of 3
These are the three series that I'm looking forward must to. It should be a great weekend!
volsfan_82 Yankees Indians ought to go a long way in letting us know how the Yankees'll fare at present. I still think that their pitching will be their Achilles' heel. It's not as good as everyone believes it to be. The most impressive team in the Bigs at present has to be the Diamondbacks as they're doing it on all fronts.
As a D-Backs fan, I'm also really looking forward to seeing all 3 of my favorite pitchers in this upcoming series. Don't get me wrong, I love Haren's impact and solid starts (well, minus the last one against LA).
I think we all know what the Big Unit is capable of and can't wait for that beast to become unleashed for one last hurrah as he gets closer to 300. What is the 4-letter word for domination? That would be W-E-B-B. He's ALWAYS fun to watch, and lately he's getting it done offensively (4 critical RBI's??) Then there's Micah Owings. How can you not love a pitcher who is also a pinch hitter?? He is currently the ONLY other player besides Alex Rodriguez, to have 2 home runs, 4 hits, 4 runs and 6 RBI's in one game. Insane! Not to mention, he's a pretty solid #4.
Wow! This team is giving even more than I was hoping for. What an exciting season for D-Backs fans everywhere!
I am an avid sports fan who attempts to watch/read about as many games as possible. Growing up in St. Louis, I am a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. Not having an NFL team for most of my life, until the Rams showed up, I am a Tennessee Titans fan and I am also a University of Tennessee fan. I am a recent graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
