We all know that if your team expects to win the World Series, they better have a strong starting rotation and a deep bullpen. The ATSBets staff has put together a short list of hot and cold pitchers in MLB that may or may not help their team achieve the ultimate reward.
Tom Gorzelanny (Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2, 2.43 ERA)
The Pirates certainly do not have the best bullpen to support Gorzelanny, but he has enjoyed some success against defending World Series champs St. Louis Cardinals. He has allowed only one run in his two starts against the champs this season. Gorzelanny will take the hill today vs. the Cards.
John Smoltz (Atlanta Braves 6-2, 2.85 ERA)
Smoltz is just one win away from becoming the NL's first 7 game winner. The Braves host the Mets today and Smoltz is 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA at Turner field. The Braves are favored today as Smoltz takes the mound against former teammate Tom Glavine.
Chris Young (San Diego Padres, 5-3 2.89 ERA)
Young has won three of four starts in May to turn around his season from a mediocre April. The big right hander has allowed one earned run over 20 1/3 innings at Petco Park. The books are favoring the Padres tonight as they host the Cubs.
Cold
Jae Seo (Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2-4, 7.80 ERA)
It may be time for Seo to find another role in MLB. Perhaps in the minor leagues? Seo has recorded just three wins in 25 starts since his move to Tampa Bay last June. Saturday Seo gave up seven runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to Florida. The D-Rays are underdogs at home today as they host Seattle.
Rodney Whitehurst
ATSExperts.com
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