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Read more about Jack’s Free Sports Picks: 5/24 Odds to Win the 2012 National League Cy Young Award - March 26, 2012The National League is loaded with great starting pitching. The battle for the 2012 NL Cy Young figures to be a heated competition. Not to say the AL doesn’t have some outstanding starters, but overall there is a lot more depth in the NL. Clayton Kershaw won the award in 2011 at the age of just 24. The list of players who I think have a serious shot at this award is 10-15 deep. For now, I am going to just take a look at the three pitchers with the best odds to win the award, but I’ll...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2012 National League Cy Young Award Odds to Win 2012 National League MVP Award - March 26, 2012Who has what it takes to the win the NL MVP in 2012? The Brewer’s Ryan Braun won the award last year, just beating out Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers and teammate Prince Fielder. In my opinion, Kemp was the best player in the National League last year. I understand the Dodgers weren’t in playoff contention, but I don’t think people realize how bad that team would have been if they didn’t have Kemp. If you are serious about betting this prop, you have to make sure you...
Read more about Odds to Win 2012 National League MVP Award Odds to Win the 2012 American League Cy Young Award - March 26, 2012Justin Verlander wont the 2011 AL Cy Young with a truly remarkable season. He become the first pitcher to win the AL MVP since Roger Clemens did so back in 1986. It’s unlikely even Verlander himself will be able to top that performance in 2012. For those of you thinking about placing a bet on this prop bet, here is a close look at the three favorites. I’ve also added in my sleeper pick, who I really feel has a good shot to bring home the hardware this season. Justin Verlander, Detroit...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2012 American League Cy Young Award Odds to Win the 2012 American League MVP Award - March 26, 2012Who will win the AL MVP in 2012? Last year, Justin Verlander became the first pitcher to win the award since Roger Clemens in 1986. Not to say that Verlander didn’t deserve the award, but I think voters were unfair to Blue Jays slugger, Jose Bautista. The guy had one of the most impressive offensive seasons in the last decade, but was overlooked because Toronto was never really in the playoff hunt. It really is hard for players who aren’t on great teams to win this award. For those of...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2012 American League MVP Award 2012 MLB Home Run Total Odds - March 23, 2012The home run is the most exciting play in baseball and it’s what keeps fans coming back. The odds for which player will hit the most bombs in 2011 have finally been posted. Here is a quick look at the top five players on that list, plus I have marked some sleepers worth checking out in the complete list of odds. Each player has the odds listed after their name. Say a player is +1000 to win the home run title; that means a $100 wager would win you $1,000. Jose Bautista (+650) - Bautista is the...
Read more about 2012 MLB Home Run Total Odds Ranking the 2012 Hitting Lineups - March 23, 2012The 2012 MLB season is just around the corner. There’s no denying that pitching and defense play a huge roll in the outcome of a game, but you can’t win if you don’t score. A great offense can carry a team through the regular season and into the playoffs. Here is a quick look at my 2012 offensive rankings for all 30 teams. This list is based off my offensive projections for each club. Check out my MLB predictions to find out which high-powered offenses will be playing in the postseason...
Read more about Ranking the 2012 Hitting Lineups Ranking the 2012 Starting Rotations - March 23, 2012A great offense will help you win a lot of games in the regular season, but pitching is what wins you World Series. Teams that can’t keep their opponents from scoring don’t tend to last long in the postseason. Even the high-powered offense of the Texas Rangers, who have made back-to-back World Series appearances, was backed by a strong starting five. Here is a look at where I rank all 30 starting rotations heading into the 2012 season. 1. Philadelphia Phillies – While you could...
Read more about Ranking the 2012 Starting Rotations 2012 MLB Projected Win Totals - March 22, 2012The 2012 MLB regular-season will officially begin on March 28 with a special two-game series between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics in Tokyo, Japan. Opening day for the rest of the 28 teams is April, 4. This is the time of year where everyone likes to make their predictions on where each team will finish up the season. If you feel like you have a good eye for which teams are going to improve and which teams are going to disappoint, you might want to take a look at the current win totals...
Read more about 2012 MLB Projected Win Totals 2012 World Series Predictions - March 21, 2012I have taken a look at each individual team and made my predictions on how I believe each division will shape up this year. Now it’s time to give away my 2012 postseason predictions. I’ll give my series-by-series predictions from the division series all the way to the World Series. If you are interested in checking out where I have all 30 teams projected to finish this season, check out my 2012 MLB predictions for a division-by-division breakdown. Divisional Series: Boston Red Sox at...
Read more about 2012 World Series Predictions 2012 American League East Predictions - March 21, 2012The AL East is without question the toughest division to win in the American League. It was been quite a battle between the Red Sox, Yankees, and Rays over the last two seasons. Last year the Red Sox went into September with the best record in baseball, but a historic collapse allowed the Yankees to win the division and the Rays to sneak in as the Wild Card. Each of these three teams finished 2011 with at least 90 wins, which overshadowed the Blue Jays 81-81 finish. Only three other teams outside...
Read more about 2012 American League East Predictions 2012 American League Central Predictions - March 20, 2012The Detroit Tigers took over the AL Central in 2011 with an impressive 95-67 overall record, and are the clear-cut favorites to win the division in 2012. The Tigers finished 15-games ahead of second place Cleveland. That margin could be even bigger this season. Detroit went out and added one of the premier sluggers in the game in Prince Fielder, who will team up with Miguel Cabrera to form one of the most feared middle of the lineups in all of baseball. While the Tigers appear to have improved...
Read more about 2012 American League Central Predictions 2012 American League West Predictions - March 20, 2012The Texas Rangers won their second straight AL West title in 2011, finishing 10 games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers were not only the best team in their own division, they represented the American League in the World Series for a second straight season. While the Rangers remain one of the better teams in baseball, winning the West for a third straight year could be a challenge. The Angels went out and signed one of the games best hitters in Albert Pujols and starting pitcher C.J. Wilson....
Read more about 2012 American League West Predictions 2012 National League East Predictions - March 20, 2012Once again the Philadelphia Phillies took home the NL East division title in 2011. The Phillies won their fifth straight division title with a league-best 102-60 regular season record. The Atlanta Braves finished second with a 89-73 record, while the Washington Nationals emerged from the bottom of the division to finish third at 80-81. The Phillies are the favorites to win the division in 2012, but it doesn’t figure to be quite as easy this time around. Not only are the Braves a serious contender,...
Read more about 2012 National League East Predictions 2012 National League Central Predictions - March 19, 2012It figures to be an interesting season in the NL Central. The Milwaukee Brewers won the division with a 96-66 record, but it was division rival St Louis who really made the most of their opportunity. Thanks to a late season collapse by the Atlanta Braves, the Cardinals were able to win the NL Wild Card. St Louis would go on to win the World Series in one of the most thrilling playoff runs in recent history. Both the Brewers and Cardinals will have to adjust to life without one of their elite players....
Read more about 2012 National League Central Predictions 2012 National League West Predictions - March 19, 2012The NL West has been one of the more difficult divisions to predict, and that was definitely the case in 2011. The favorites coming into the season were the San Francisco Giants, who had just won the 2010 World Series. Others were claiming that it was going to be the Rockies who would overtake San Francisco in the division. As we all know, the Arizona Diamondbacks came out of nowhere to win the division with a 94-68 overall record. It was an impressive turnaround for Arizona, who finished last in...
Read more about 2012 National League West Predictions 2012 MLB Season Preview & Predictions - March 9, 2012We’re getting closer and closer to opening day of the 2012 MLB season. In 2011, the St Louis Cardinals came out of no where to win the NL Wild Card, and used that momentum to carry them to a another World Series title. It just goes to show you that nothing is certain in baseball. The 2012 offseason has been full of big time free agent additions. Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Jose Reyes, C.J. Wilson, Joe Nathan, and Carlos Beltran are some of the big names who have changed teams, but there...
Read more about 2012 MLB Season Preview & Predictions 2012 Texas Rangers Predictions - March 9, 2012The Texas Rangers owned the AL West for a second straight season with a 96-66 record. The Rangers returned to the World Series after losing to the Giants in five games in 2010, and it looked like they were going to capitalize this time around. However, they were unable to put away the Cardinals when given the opportunity and left empty handed once again. The Rangers are more than capable of getting back to the World Series for a third straight season, but they figure to get a push inside the division...
Read more about 2012 Texas Rangers Predictions 2012 Seattle Mariners Predictions - March 9, 2012The Seattle Mariners were right in the thick of things in the AL West in July, but a 17-game losing streak put an end to any hopes of a surprise run at a division title. Seattle ended up finishing the season last in the division at 67-95. The Mariners were offensively challenged to say the least in 2011, which prompted the team to trade away rookie starter Michael Pineda for promising young catcher, Jesus Montero. It doesn’t appear that Seattle will be able to compete with the likes of the...
Read more about 2012 Seattle Mariners Predictions 2012 Oakland Athletics Predictions - March 8, 2012The Oakland A’s finished third in the AL West with a 74-88 record in 2011. The organization doesn’t appear to be ready to turn things around in 2012. GM Billy Beane traded away three of the teams best players in Trevor Cahill, Gio Gonzalez, and Andrew Bailey to load up on prospects for the future. While they were able to add Cuban sensation Yoenis Cespedes, there just isn’t enough talent on this team for the A’s to compete with the likes of the Rangers and Angels in this division....
Read more about 2012 Oakland Athletics Predictions 2012 Los Angeles Angels Predictions - March 8, 2012The Los Angeles Angels finished second in the AL West with a 86-76 record. It was the second straight season where the Angels failed to make the postseason. The first time that has happened under owner Arte Moreno. The Angels figure to have a hard time missing the playoffs in 2012, as they went out and signed first basemen Albert Pujols and starter C.J Wilson in the biggest single day free agent expenditure in history. Whether or not the two big additions will be enough to overtake the Texas Rangers...
Read more about 2012 Los Angeles Angels Predictions 2012 Minnesota Twins Predictions - March 7, 2012The Minnesota Twins plummeted to the bottom of the AL Central in 2011 with a 63-99 record, and it looks like they could be stuck at the bottom for at least another season. Minnesota appears to have lost more than they have gained in the offseason. Joe Nathan, Michael Cuddyer, and Jason Kubel all signed elsewhere, leaving big holes to fill all over the field. The Twins have surprised in the past, but they are going to need a lot to go right if they are going to contend in 2012. Let’s take a...
Read more about 2012 Minnesota Twins Predictions 2012 Kansas City Royals Predictions - March 7, 2012The Kansas City Royals finished up the 2011 season fourth in the AL Central with a 71-91 record, but are coming into the 2012 season with the expectations that they will finish above .500 for the first time since going 83-79 back in 2003. The Royals are absolutely loaded with young talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The big question facing Kansas City is their starting rotation. They went out and added Jonathan Sanchez from the Giants, but he alone won’t put them over the...
Read more about 2012 Kansas City Royals Predictions Which MLB Manager will be Fired First in 2012 - March 4, 2012The 2012 MLB season is underway and that got us thinking about which manager will be the first to be fired this season. Last year A’s manager Bob Green was the first to go and more followed as the season went on. There are a number of candidates to get canned before the season is finished in 2012. Here is a look at the five managers who head into the season with the best odds to be fired, and a look at whether or not we think they will actually end up without a job by the end of the year. Bud...
Read more about Which MLB Manager will be Fired First in 2012 Odds to Win 2012 World Series - March 4, 2012With the 2011 MLB Spring Training in full swing, it’s time to take a look at each team’s chances of winning the World Series this season. Below I will list the odds on every team in both the American League and the National League. I will also give a quick sentence or two on whether or not each squad has a legitimate shot to take down the crown come October. AL East: Boston Red Sox (+1000) – The Red Sox looked like they were on their way to another World Series run in 2011, but a late season...
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