Phillies favored to represent NL in World Series

[Dr. Jack]

All odds courtesy thegreek

Odds to win the 2010 National League Pennant
931 Atlanta Braves +305
932 Philadelphia Phillies +185
933 Cincinnati Reds +305
934 San Diego Padres +805
935 San Francisco Giants +805
936 St Louis Cardinals +2550

Odds to win the 2010 American League Pennant
921 New York Yankees +145
922 Tampa Bay Rays +225
923 Minnesota Twins +405
924 Texas Rangers +525
925 Chicago White Sox +2050

Odds to win the 2010 MLB World Series
901 New York Yankees +225
902 Tampa Bay Rays +485
903 Minnesota Twins +805
904 Texas Rangers +1015
905 Atlanta Braves +1015
906 Philadelphia Phillies +565
907 Cincinnati Reds +1015
908 San Diego Padres +2050
909 San Francisco Giants +2050
910 St Louis Cardinals +5250
911 Chicago White Sox +4050

[WildKat]

Before the season, I got the Reds: to win the Central +750, NL +2200, and the WS +4500

[Seanie Mac]

shockerrrrrrrrrr

[Seanie Mac]

Originally Posted by WildKat

Before the season, I got the Reds: to win the Central +750, NL +2200, and the WS +4500

Jesus....

[Shark23]

Phillies pitching staff most frustrating in the world to bet on/against. Team is built for post season, but couldn't back them to win the NL with Lidge as the closer. I don't see any team in the NL worthy of being in the World Series. By default, I'd have to go with San Fran (if they get to the post season)........

[Seanie Mac]

Maybe you haven't noticed Lidge's greatness lately? Because my fantasy team has.

[Shark23]

Originally Posted by Seanie Mac

Maybe you haven't noticed Lidge's greatness lately? Because my fantasy team has.

Has been better last 2 weeks - but my butt's still raw from the 9 times I've lost this year on his blown saves. I like Contreras better in the closer's role for them, to be honest.

And the bats - offense is beyond anemic most nights - couple that with Lidge trying to close 3-2 games and it's a recipe for disaster, IMO.

All that said, they might still be best team in NL. I like Atlanta and San Fran's pitching better, but Philly does win in the post season. If they still had Cliffy, it'd be a no brainer. But beyond Halladay and Hamels, there's not much there........

[Sweetleaf22]

so it definitely will be a CHOKE job this year for the Phils.................

[Seanie Mac]

I could not possibly disagree with you anymore than I do right now.

[Shark23]

Originally Posted by Seanie Mac

I could not possibly disagree with you anymore than I do right now.

Mine or Leafs? Stop being a homer and be objective, you're too smart not to see there's issues there, big enough ones that will certainly keep them from winning the series and may keep them from getting there.........

[Seanie Mac]

Originally Posted by Shark23

Mine or Leafs? Stop being a homer and be objective, you're too smart not to see there's issues there, big enough ones that will certainly keep them from winning the series and may keep them from getting there.........

Well come on no one ever takes Leaf seriously. Pitching staff is so strong IMO, easily the backbone of the team. They just got Utley back from an extended DL stint, and Howard has always been streaky, he's just guessing wrong more than usual. I think they are clearly the best team in the NL. You could say they have underachieved and are still 20 games over .500.

Postseason should be even better when we never have to use Kenrick and Blanton.

[Sweetleaf22]

reds staff is better, easy

[Seanie Mac]

lmao see what I mean Shark

[Sweetleaf22]

ok reds dont but San Diego, St. Louis, Atlanta, and San Francisco ALL DO

[Seanie Mac]

Yea 1 team has lost 9 in a row, 2 teams aren't making the playoffs, and **** Atlanta