Paging Mr. Stone.......

After a "rare" handicapping misstep by yours truly this past Tuesday night, I have decided to right the ship in the form of an afternoon winner. Today's matinee features the Tampa Bay Devil Rays trying to avoid a three game sweep at home against the San Diego Padres. After losing 2-1 and 5-4, the Rays are sending hard throwing Matt Garza to the hill against the Padres Wade LeBlanc. On the surface, this game seems like a no brainer- the Rays need this game and Garza will come up big. However, remember that every "schnook" is thinking the same thing. If I was to poll a group of my loser handicapping friends, I would guess that close to everyone would take the Rays due to the fact that they are at home and trying to avoid the sweep. On the flip side, the Padres Wade LeBlanc has put up some very impressive performances and at +170 on the moneyline, this is a compelling play. Here's what you have to ask yourself: "are the majority of idots going to get rich today by taking the heavily favored Devil Rays?" My answer is NO! The release.....San Diego +170 over the Devil Rays.

Today's big news involves former Vice-President Albert "Al" Gore for his "alleged" exploits involving inappropriate sexual behavior in a Portland hotel room back in October of 2006. A 54 year old "massage therapist" claims that Al acted liked a "crazed sex poodle" by fondling her and "flipping her over" on the massage table. In addition, she also called the man who invented the internet along with global warming, "rotund" ( is a euphemism really necessary here?). Apparently the big fella's libido kicked into overdrive status and at one point the woman yelled "get off me you big lummox". Further allegations of stains, etc. are making the rounds although at this point nothing can be substantiated. What has been made clear is that "stealth Al" checked into the hotel under the psuedonym, Mr. Stone. Other sordid allegations include: Al parading around in a bathrobe while hoisting back some Grand Marnier and discussing his grueling travel schedule. While we may never know what really took place on that fateful October night, one has to believe that the next time Al is "allegedly" looking to host a party in his pants, he will have the common sense not to call a legitimate massage therapist. Rookie move Al, Rookie move.