Seattle at Tampa Bay

Edwin Jackson has made progress, and had a stretch of games last season that showed he has potential, but he certainly hasn't achieved that yet. The Rays were 9-24 in games he started last season, and they are now a favorite at home vs a team that will be contending in the West. He had just two games last season where he got through the 7th inning, and then there is the question of the Rays unreliable pen taking over, if he happens to get even that far. Miguel Batista quietly won 16 games for the Mariners last season, and the M's were 20-13 in his 33 starts, including 10-7 on the road. He has pitched to a career 3.49 ERA vs the Rays, which includes a six inning 1 run win at Tampa last season. Will gladly take the Mariners here as a live valued dog.