Kevin Luckerson

Ivan Rodriguez makes his New York Yankees debut today

This sports article was written by Kevin Luckerson for www.pointshavers.com

Today's free sports pick features two powerhouse AL teams looking towards making a deep run in the baseball playoffs and perhaps even a World Series appearance. The New York Yankees and the California Angels will play baseball today at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees just defeated the Baltimore Orioles last night 13-3; and, the Los Angeles Angels just swept the Boston Red Sox last night by a final score of 9-2.

The New York Yankees are perhaps looking a little worse than they actually are...while the Los Angeles Angels are looking a little better than they actually are. The New York Yankees just lost two of three to their AL East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles; while the Los Angeles Angels caught the Boston Red Sox in the midst of Manny Ramirez trade rumors and extremely poor pitching from their ace Josh Becket (somewhat of a surprise) and their struggling bullpen (not a surprise). Afterall, both the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels dominated the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park.

The New York Yankees hope that Ivan Rodriguez can give their batting lineup a boost today. The New York Yankees acquired the catcher from the Detroit Tigers last night. Ivan Rodriquez replaces the injured New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada who will miss the rest of the regular season with a shoulder injury.

The New York Yankees will be starting LHP Andy Pettite who has faired well against the Los Angels Angels  in years past. The New York Yankees will face RHP Jon Garland of the Los Angeles Angels. If Jon Garland does not have a good day, the New York Yankees powerful left handed batting lineup will punish the Los Angeles Angels who are riding high on the heels of their surprising sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Take New York Yankees (-163) vs Los Angeles Angels

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