Back in the Saddle

After a four and a half year hiatus, I finally played some online poker last night.

After making a small deposit on Bovada, I stuck my toe in the water and entered a $4 sit-n-go to get a feel of the site without a big investment.

This particular table played very tight, with the exception of one player who was two to my left. As it turned out, he and I were the last two standing and he had me out chipped by a 3-1 margin.

However, the blinds were high, so I was able to pull even with one double-up. I upped my aggression and took down the blinds several times building a nice chip lead.

He shoved for 3 big blinds with 8-9 soooted and I called with K-5. I paired my 5 on the flop, but he had a spade flush draw. No more shovels appeared and I won my first tourney.

Not much money, but a nice start nonetheless.

Till next time, win the flips.

MLB Picks, August 18th

One game is worth a look on today's menu.

$13 on Seattle (-130) over Texas

Iwakuma (2-0, 1.46 ERA, last 3 starts) takes the pill for the M's. His last start (a no-no) will be hard to top. Gonzales (0-3, 9.47, last 4) gets the nod for the Rangers. Seattle has won 7 of the last 9 between the two clubs. Texas is on a 5 game winning streak.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  $102.50
Current Bankroll                                       $1,602.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, August 14th

Only one interesting game today.

$20 on St. Louis (-200) over Miami

Garcia (3-3, 1.36 ERA, last 8 starts) goes to the hill for the Redbirds. Koehler (0-3, 8.27, last 3) takes the horsehide for the Fish. The Cards have won 4 straight over the Marlins and have won 6 of their last 8. Miami has won 3 straight.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  $92.50
Current Bankroll                                       $1,592.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, August 12th

A couple games worth a peek on the docket today.

$37 on NY Mets (-185) over Colorado

De Grom (2-0, 1.59 ERA, last 5 starts) takes the pill for the Mets. De La Rosa (1-1, 6.91, last 5)  toes the slab for the Rox. NY has won 6 straight versus Colorado and has won 10 of their last 12 overall.

$19 on Tampa Bay (-190) over Atlanta

Odorizzi (1-0, 2.41, last 3) goes to the bump for the Rays. Wisler (0-1, 10.80, last 2) gets the nod for the Braves. Tampa Bay has won 6 of their last 8.

Starting Bankroll                                       $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  $62.50
Current Bankroll                                       $1,562.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Big Day!

Got another across the stage last Saturday. On to Grad School!

Duck family.

MLB Picks, August 8th

A couple games are worth a few bucks on today's schedule.

$27 on St. Louis (-135) over Milwaukee

Garcia (2-1, 1.41 ERA, last 5 starts) toes the slab for the Redbirds. Peralta (1-2, 6.38, last 5) goes to
the bump for the Brew Crew. The Cards have won 7 of the last 9 against Milwaukee. The
Brewmeisters have won 3 of their last 4.

$15 on LA Angels (-145) over Baltimore

Richards(3-1, 2.53, last 4 home starts) takes the horsehide for the Halos. Jiminez (1-3, 10.61, last
4) throws the pill for the Birds. LA has won 4 of 5 from Baltimore.


Starting Bankroll                    $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                                  $57.50
Current Bankroll                                       $1,557.50

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Passages

Tomorrow is a big day for the Duck family as Sonny Boy walks the stage and receives his Bachelors Degree in Psychology. His next stop is Texas A&M to start on his Masters.


Congratulations my boy!