I think of all the NL teams, the most value is still on the Braves. I took them at 28 to 1 to win the WS as soon as they signed Tex. One of the better lineups in the game (imagine if Andrew starts hitting), 2 great starting pitchers, and what appears to be an improving bullpen (Wickman is scary). It is down to +1650 now, but i still feel that is pretty good value.
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NL EAST
NL CENTRAL
NL WEST
Anything can happen in this mediocre league (see last yr)...I would rank Arizona as the best team over there right now....the Braves have to be considered a live dog with the potential firepower they have now....getting Renteria back and Jones healthy should get them in the WC at the very least.
The NL West is just a snooze fest as usual
The Central, the Cubs are still the team to beat but injuries may kill their chances.
The East, you get the feeling the Mets are on cruise control , doing just enough to keep that slight 3 game lead.
The National League is really poor right now.
NL EAST
NL CENTRAL
NL WEST
Anything can happen in this mediocre league (see last yr)...I would rank Arizona as the best team over there right now....the Braves have to be considered a live dog with the potential firepower they have now....getting Renteria back and Jones healthy should get them in the WC at the very least.
The NL West is just a snooze fest as usual
The Central, the Cubs are still the team to beat but injuries may kill their chances.
The East, you get the feeling the Mets are on cruise control , doing just enough to keep that slight 3 game lead.
The National League is really poor right now.
I don't think there's value in 15 to 1 for the pennant. I'm figuring the Cards to be a 2-to-1 dog to win the division, with the wild card pretty much out-of-the-question. Because of weaker STARTING pitching, the Cards will be a dog in a series against the Mets, Padres, Braves and probably any other team that might make it in. You'll probably come out better by parlaying the series prices with the division win. At best, you're getting a break even (and that's if everything goes well with the playoff matchups), IMO.
wow, Cards AT Cubs for 4 straight, HUGE series...
Cubs will have rediculous lines most likely as the matchups on paper for the Starting Pitchers LOOKS like its all Cubs, but this should be very close, to add to it, the Cards are HOT and the Cubs, despite today's win, are ICE COLD..
Cubs will have rediculous lines most likely as the matchups on paper for the Starting Pitchers LOOKS like its all Cubs, but this should be very close, to add to it, the Cards are HOT and the Cubs, despite today's win, are ICE COLD..
