Calling Light early to avoid being Bluffed Later

[Talking Poker]

On my way out for softball now, but here's my quickie reply:

First, I'm not sure who had position in Hand #1. It looks different on the flop than the turn/river.... and that's pretty important if you want me to tell you where I think you should have bet.

On Hand #2, I think you COULD have bet the turn if you were willing to play a big pot, but I'm fine if you decided to check/call instead. When he checks behind though, I think yopu might get a call from a T if you make a nice value bet. That looks like a good spot for a blocker bet, and it might look to him like you are repping a busted draw.

Playing it your way, what would you have done had he bet the river)? You're not throwing your hand away there, are you?