MLB Weekly Watch
Contributed by JEFF WILLIAMS (follow him on twitter @SLIMrosco)
Even though the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS struggled heading into Arizona, I really like the way this team is playing. Over the weekend they lost 2 of 3 to a suddenly hot Astros team but rebounded last night with a solid offensive showing posting a 9-6 win. Chase Field is known for producing runs when the spring/summer temperatures rise, and one thing you will learn about me, I LOVE to play games ‘OVER’ the total (insert square jokes here). As a result, this series appears to be right in my wheel house as an offense lover’s dream. Entering last night, a couple Cardinal players were really stroking the ball over their past 6; Furcal .417 with 10 hits and 7 runs scored, Jay 9 hits and a .409 average, Holliday 6 runs batted in and a .391 average, and Beltran .353 with 2 home runs and 8 runs batted in. Last night they didn’t disappoint as Furcal, Holliday, and Beltran all went yard and combined to go 5-13 with 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored. The Diamondbacks started their recent road trip off hot, but lost 5 of their last 6 games. Battling some injuries and players not playing up to their full potential, the D-Backs are being overvalued right now especially in their own building and I believe you’ll have opportunity to “buy” the Cards at a reasonable price all series.
OTHER TEAM ON MY RADAR:
L.A. ANGELS
Yes, we all know Pujols has finally hit his first home run on Sunday. Big freakin deal. What I think is the bigger story here, is that this team gets to head to Minnesota and play the Twins for three games for the 2nd time this year! That could be just the boost they need assuming this trip goes better than their first one did where the team went 1-2. After that, they head to Texas for a weekend series with the Rangers which is as important as a divisional series in May possibly can be for the Halos. I expect the Angels to sweep the Twins and then head to Texas with some confidence. This could be the start to a good little run by the Angels.
