[...] e three of the top five favorites to win the 2012 World Series but when it comes to betting - these teams are hurting players this year, Some of the teams that have crushed bettors so far this year have been the Yankees, Phillies, Tigers and Angels who were all supposed to be among the best teams in baseball and favorites to win the World Series. Even now the Yankees are still only behind the [...]

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[...] paid Carl Crawford. Texas (+480) lost in the World Series the last two years and that has to be wearing on them emotionally. Losing starter C.J. Wilson also hurts, with Japanese star Yu Darvish trying to help fill his role. More help will come from Neftali Feliz, with Joe Nathan taking his place as closer. The offense ranked third in MLB in runs scored last year (855) and should be potent aga [...]

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[...] e playoffs the last three years after winning the World Series in 2008. This 2012 team still has great talent, but also some questions. Roy Oswalt was not re-signed and now their ‘four ace’ rotation is down to three. Jonathan Papelbon is the new closer from Boston and will try to duplicate the great year Ryan Madson (32 saves, 2.37 ERA) just had. Offensively, Philly finished jus [...]

The NL West boasts a defending World Series champion in San Francisco, but at least two teams are expected to seriously challenge them in the division. This division always seems to have some surprises and good pitching. Talk about it in the MLB forums. NL West Odds courtesy of TheGreek.com San Francisco Giants (+165) Colorado Rockies (+185) Los Angeles Dodgers (+305) San Diego or Arizon [...]

[...] is 8/5 to win the NL Pennant and 13/4 to win the World Series. Philly’s surprise free agent acquisition of Cliff Lee gives them a dream rotation with Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt. That’s an embarrassment of riches and they’re now the clear favorite to win the World Series. Offensively, the team lost outfielder Jayson Werth and the right field spot will have a [...]

[...] is 10/1 to win the NL Pennant and 16/1 to win the World Series. Milwaukee is the de facto favorite with St. Louis down a few pegs in the minds of most. The Brewers did a great job getting a legitimate ace in Kansas City’s Zach Greinke, but he still has to perform like one. They also got Shaun Marcum from Toronto and the offense never seems to be lacking in Cheeseland. Prediction: Over [...]

[...] is +195 to win the AL Pennant and +300 to win the World Series. Boston is the second-favorite to win the World Series behind Philadelphia (plus 240). The additions of outfielder Carl Crawford and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has ‘Red Sox Nation’ predicting a 100-win season and anything less than a World Series title will be a disappointment. Manager Terry Francona does need be [...]

[...] is +435 to win the AL Pennant and +700 to win the World Series. The defending AL Champions have plenty of questions. Playoff hero Cliff Lee left for the bigger pastures of Philly, leaving a big hole in the rotation. Closer Neftali Feliz is a candidate to fill the void, but he’ll likely ending up staying in the pen. The bats were fourth in the AL last year (787 runs scored), but Vladim [...]

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[...] league again to have home field advantage in the World Series. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox led all teams with seven players selected. The Texas Rangers were next with for Rangers selected. In the American League, Joe Mauer from Minnesota will start at catcher with Boston's Kevin Yokilis and Dustin Pedroia getting the start at first and second base. The other side of the diamond will [...]