...Boston has a very formidable offense, especially at Fenway...true, they currently don't have a shutdown ace, but as long as all of their pitchers don't flat out suck, the Sox will be tough.
Bingo Vic....... I've often wondered why Vegas bookies don't publish their MLB earinings, ya' know there in business to take money, from fools who would bet for Boston, or the Giants to repeat..... (the latter is for Rick's sake)...... Rick, do you need me to send you a case of Kleenex, for when you watch those Giants games??? You can in return send me some, when the Bums lose (again) to the Cards. I just don't see the Cubs being competitive to win the NL Central Pennat, tho' I like their odds next year maybe......they need to start Kris Bryant at 3rd NOW, but he's sent back to AAA ball, where he hit 43 HR's b/t AAA and AA, last year. That kid is ready for the big show, and had a good ST......
... those odds were pretty much the same all along. Now if a ton of people starting betting strongly on any team, Vegas oddsmakers may adjust things at that time.
Masterson is their # 3 SP? Bullpen? I think, imo, as of NOW the Yanks have a better P staff. Yanks aren't the only team with a few question marks.
...with all of the health concerns and questions betweens the 2 staffs, at this point I'd take the Sox staff over the Yanx...as far as the BP, as I've pointed out multiple times, what damned good does a good BP do if your starters can't get you to the 7th inning?...the Yanx BP will likely be burnt out by August.
Yep, it's called "line changes", "odds go up" .....or "down".....depending. Could be some " late money" coming in on some other team and the "adjustment" will reflect it. What the heck are we doing? lol We already know this. Go Yanks!
The AL East, I just don't see Buck making another ALCS, but then I may wind up eating those words. They got to the CS without Machado, Wieters, and Davis......I imagine they could repeat, or not... I can't see the Jays or Rays to be a contender either.....as for Boston, see below***(1) Honestly IMO, the AL Central, and NL Central will have a helluva a year, as parity has set in, more with the AL Central than the NL. IMO...... ***(1) - I bet Porcello winds up with a more Losses than Wins this year, as he did in 2012 and 2010. Fenway will eat Porcello up. I expect the Bosox Pitching staff, to be the weakness of this Team, who should have a decent to solid Defense, and a pretty good Offense. It will be interesting to see how Hanley Ramirez does this year. He was once a player who could carry a team for a month with his bat, but I've not seen that Hanley in ages. NTM he's a time bomb, waiting to sit on the DL. (see below)***(2) ***(2) 2011 93 Games Played 2012 64 "---------------" 2013 86 "---------------" 2014 128 "---------------" I won't dissect either of the 2 Sox teams, but I think they look better on paper, than they will in the standings at seasons end.
Thanks 59, I did not know that, and its good to hear, the kid has some power, NTM Soler in RF, reminds me of a cross b/t Vlad Guerrero and Andre Dawson..... Yet I know little about the Cubs SP staff, (haven't looked at their entire Minors to Majors stats), and only saw one Cubs game this ST. I never really understood why the Phillies traded Shane Victorino, the kid has a Gun for an arm. I recollect watching a few ST Phils games, when Shane was trying to make the Roster and Did......
59- Please excuse me this morn, must of been the sleep time herbs of last night.....seriously It's all I can do to think straight this morn....... what do you mean about the other factor(s)....? Help me out if you can/may....! Thanx....! BTW- what's your Okra Yield expectations for this summer?
If you have a more important factor than money, I'd like to know.....because any other factor would/SHOULD be taken into account by the "bettors"....and the odds (makers) will once again be adjusted according to the MONEY being bet as a result of "other factors". Please tell me about other factors so we don't run around in circles. Lol
I went back and read, and yep, comprehend your thread, no problem. I see now what your saying, there are several factors, like you said, as Vegas Odds change over periods of time, during the Season.........due to more than one factor.......! (I could not think straight yesterday to save my ass)........
Wasn't looking for an argument or anything. jeez I am aware there are "factors" which contribute to creating "odds". All I was saying is regardless of which "factors" come into play, the oddsmakers will act accordingly and these "odds" are what is used in wagering.....and what is being wagered? Crackers? Cookies? Point spreads in football can change - the number can go higher or lower depending.....maybe weather, late injury.... Am I wrong?
Actually Rick, now that a new season is upon us...lol.....I would welcome your opinion. I guess you've read our previous replies and exchanges - Who first became confrontational, snide and stand-off-ish? It's okay, the big bad wolf isn't going to eat MY dinner. I always thought - regardless of HOW MANY factors are involved, odds makers will asjust accordingly and the bottom line (ODDS) is set..... And what is being wagered? I would've never guessed someone would try and make an issue out of this. whew!
