5 Burning Questions: Seattle Mariners

5 Burning Questions: Seattle Mariners   1: Where will the runs come from? Despite all of the strides the Mariners made in 2009, they actually regressed offensively. After scoring a paltry 671 runs in 2008 they managed to score just 640 in 2009, good enough for 28th in the majors. The offseason saw the departure of key contributors 3B Adrian Beltre (.265, 8 HR, 44 R

5 Burning Questions: Los Angeles Angels

5 Burning Questions: Los Angeles Angels   1: How does the loss of RHP John Lackey affect the rotation? Lackey (11-8, 3.83 ERA) has been the anchor of the Angels' rotation for the better part of the last decade. He started and was the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series, earned an All-Star nod in 2007 and finished his time in Southern California with

American League West Division Baseball Betting

The American League West was friendly to baseball betting fans as all of its teams sported a positive ROI (Return on Investment) last season, something no other division could claim. That means that, overall each of the four teams were profitable investments for bettors, all showing double-digit gains in specific categories.   Hopefully, last year’s wagering numbers will unveil

American League Central Baseball Betting

The AL Central Division was anything but kind to baseball betting enthusiasts last year…unless they went against those five teams with regularity. In fact, none of the AL Central quintet had a positive ROI (Return on Investment), meaning you couldn't bet any one of them with frequency and expect to make a profit.   Of course, betting against a team can be as valid a betting str

5 Burning Questions: Texas Rangers

5 Burning Questions: Texas Rangers   1: Has the starting pitching improved? Every year it seems that the main question about the Rangers has to do with their pitching. This year is no different. Texas traded RHP Kevin Millwood (13-10, 3.67 ERA), to the Orioles, leaving a hole at the top of their rotation. Enter RHP Rich Harden (9-9, 4.09 ERA in 2009 with the Chicag

5 Burning Questions: Oakland A's

5 Burning Questions: Oakland A's   1: Can the A's stay healthy in 2010? The injury bug has been more of an infestation in Oakland over the past three seasons. Some of the players dealing with or recovering from injuries at the start of the 2010 season are INF Eric Chavez (back), RHP Jason Duchscherer (elbow, back), RHP Joey Devine (elbow) and OF Ryan Sweeney (both

5 Burning Questions: Kansas City Royals

5 Burning Questions: Kansas City Royals   1: Can SP Zack Greinke build on the success of 2009? RHP Zack Greinke had a monster year in 2009. The Cy Young Award winner finished the year 16-8, with a 2.16 ERA and a Greg Maddux-like 1.07 WHIP. Topping those numbers would seem difficult for the 26 year old, but Greinke has all the makings of an absolute shut dow

American League East Baseball Betting

The Yankees spent big and won big last year and those baseball betting fans who went along for the ride also prospered as New York was a solid wager in most individual betting categories in 2009. The Red Sox continued to be a good bet at home in 2009 but the Rays, who were darlings of many wagering wonks a year earlier, burned up a lot of cash. You had to be very fortunate to make any money

MLB Betting not waiting for opening day

The cry of "Play ball" won't be heard around MLB ballparks for a while but Major League Baseball betting enthusiasts need not wait until opening day, April 4, to get some action on the upcoming season.   Most sportsbooks already have numerous future book and wagering propositions available to their clientele, including one on the ultimate prize, which team will win the 2010 W

5 Burning Questions: Detroit Tigers

5 Burning Questions: Detroit Tigers   1: How is the health of the team? Some of the major bumps in the road for any MLB squad are injuries. No team is unaffected by them, although it usually takes wear and tear during the season for those injuries to add up. However, the problem for the 2010 Tigers will be getting healthy to start the year. A number of key con