This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the New York Yankees.

I think the value is just too good to turn down here. The visitors hand the ball to Jesse Chavez (4-8, 3.20 ERA) who was shelled for four runs off nine hits over 6 1/3's innings vs. the Mariners on Friday. Chavez continues to struggle since returning from the DL and unfortunately a "day" game is not what the doctor ordered to get untracked as he's just 1-5 with a 3.89 ERA in all such instances this year. The home side counters with Mashario Tanaka (4-3, 3.94 ERA) who gave up three runs in a no-decision vs. the Rays on Friday, ultimately going six innings and striking out five. Tanaka has looked a bit shaky in his last two starts, but I don't think there's anything to get panicked about if you're a fan of his, it's not like the 26 year old has suddenly forgotten how to play the game. For the most part MLB handicapping comes down to the starting pitching and in this case, I am giving the nod to Tanaka in this matchup and that's going to be more than enough to tip the scales in our favor; play on the YANKEES.

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