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Originally Posted by W.HI.P
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2008-2009
American League
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East
Its evident that both the Yankees and the Red Sox have weaker line-ups than last year.
However, both Bull-pens look very interesting and rich.
Boston's Outfielder Ellsbury will be very interesting to watch.
All eyes will be on Yankees RP Chamberlain!
Toronto is not looking like their improving... the only thing that brings them closer is the weakening of the two greater teams.
The one and only team in this division that will improve is the Tampa Bay Devil Rays .
Kazmir and Shields make up a great 1-2. and the bullpen is actually stronger:
T. Percival (Closer)
A. Reyes <<----This guy is an ace
G. Glover
D. Wheeler <<----this #4 shows how deep this bullpen is.
Upton, Pena and Crawford, make this team actually capable of competing for top spot in this division.... if not this year, then the next, and furthermore. How interesting it will look with Tampa Bay above Boston in this division.
Bet on Tampa Bay = 67.00 (67/1)
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This is the big money maker for this season.
I know for a fact that quite a few people took this.
Most people want to make a lot of money, so this was attractive.
The last month of the season will determine wether or not the Rays can hold on as they play 19 road games.
Tampa Bay is ranked #2 in baseball, and hold a 4.5 game lead in the AL East!
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Central
Miguel Cabrera was a huge addition to Detroit, and yes,
Verlander is a year older. Zumaya holds up the bullpen.
A lot of people see this team as the best team in baseball, i do not.
This division still holds the Clevland Indians who are as strong as they were last year. The White Sox made some key improvments, that will put some serious runs up on the scoreboard. The Bullpen however does not look as promising.
Things are very exciting in Minnesota as well, despite loosing Johan.
That bullpen is cetainly one to envy.
Last but not least, the Kansas City Royals. Improved, no doubt, but their gonna need to improve a lot more in the years to come if they wanna compete with the teams in their division.
Detroit : 1.72
Clevland : 2.62
Chicago : 10.00
Minnesota : 13.00
Kansa City : 51.00
Bet what you will, I will avoid this division at this time.
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This one is still very open... looking back now, maybe the sox and twins prices could have been wagered on as they were high.
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West
Felix Hernandez, Bedard and Putz are 3 of the absolute elite pitchers in the game, the only reason Seattle can't win this division is its lack of depth, both in the field, and in its pitching staff.
The Angels are too rich in players.
Escobar, Lackey, Jered Weaver, Saunders, Garland and Santana are their Starters ....they will also hold a luxury of trading one of them for a bat when the time comes if needed.... the certainly won't need an Outfielder though. Vladimir Guerrero, Torri Hunter, Gary Mathews Jr., Garret Andersons(DH), Reggie Willits and Rivera make up the richest outfield in baseball.
Lets not forget the fastest throwing closer in the game, RP Fransisco Rodriguez.
Mr.Shields will be setting him up, and Spier for the 7th.
The team is elite and World series prone.
Are the summer time blues innevitable for the Texas Rangers?
Maybe they should move the franchise.
At the pit of this division and baseball, we find the Oakland A's.
Bet on the LA Angels = 1.40
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What can you say about the Angels?
Texeira will be a clutch addition on their way to the world series
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East
The New York Mets are the best team in baseball IMO.
They would be listed by me, as the favorites even if they hadn't picked up Johan Santana.
I've consistently made money of Johan's losses these past 2 years, but with the Mets, and in the National league, things look quite different.
Bet on the Mets = 1.47
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They can still pull it off... I fear the Cubs for the national league more than the Phillies for the division.
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I'm not even gonna go into the rest of the teams in the National league as I believe that this race has already been won.
National league pennant
Bet on the New York Mets = 3.75
American League Pennant
Bet on the LA Angels = 5.50
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World Series
Bet on the New York Mets = 8.00
Bet on the LA Angels = 10.00
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Its looking really good for all of us who wagered on these.
Overall, its been an amazing year of baseball on a day to day basis.
It pays to own all the baseball chanel's.
You gotta watch if you'e gonna be wagering cash.
Or at least you have to take advice from someone who's watching.
