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!
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