Braves at 20-1 to win the WS?

Razz · 06-05-07, 10:11 PM

If I had to make a pick to win the NL, it would be the Braves. They have a very solid top 3, and it seems like Davies is emerging as a solid 4. They have no weakness in their lineup, and the pen is strong. If they still had Gonzalez, I'd take that bet in a minute. It's still a nice price.

BuddyBear · 06-05-07, 11:21 PM

I think SD is a better future bet to win the NL.

LT Profits · 06-06-07, 02:29 AM

Last time I checked, the Braves were still in the same division as the Mets, right?

Seriously though, this bet only has potential if the Braves make the playoffs. I agree with BB that San Diego at 15/1 is a better bet than Atlanta at 20/1. I feel that the Padres are a lock (I know, hate that word) to make the playoffs while the Braves are not, and even if both make the playoffs, I think San Diego, with the best bullpen in baseball, has a better chacne of beating the Mets than Atlanta does.

seaborneq · 06-06-07, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Last time I checked, the Braves were still in the same division as the Mets, right?

Seriously though, this bet only has potential if the Braves make the playoffs. I agree with BB that San Diego at 15/1 is a better bet than Atlanta at 20/1. I feel that the Padres are a lock (I know, hate that word) to make the playoffs while the Braves are not, and even if both make the playoffs, I think San Diego, with the best bullpen in baseball, has a better chacne of beating the Mets than Atlanta does.

Remember, these are not your dad's mlb playoffs. The wild card has made making the playoffs easier even if you don't win your division. But I will see what SD will fetch and I may hedge them both.

LT Profits · 06-06-07, 10:36 AM

seaborneq,

Yes I know. Maybe I should have been more clear and said that the Braves are not a shoe-in for the wild card berth.

Razz · 06-06-07, 11:11 AM

The Braves have a much better chance of making the playoffs than the Padres, IMO. I still think they'll win the East, but even if not, they still win 90 games or so. I'm not sure the Padres can do the same without any offensive production.

seaborneq · 06-06-07, 09:25 PM

The Braves are probably better than everyone else in the NL except the Mets and Padres. I do not think the Braves could beat the both of them to make it to the WS. However, the Pads and Mets could knock each other off and that leaves the Braves with the BrewCrew or Dodgers. I like those odds.

LT Profits · 06-07-07, 09:27 AM

seaborneq,

If we assume that the Mets finish with the best record in the National League and San Diego finishes with the second best, then if the Braves win the wild card, they would meet SD in the first round. Assuming the Mets beat the Central winner, the Braves would indeed have to beat both SD and the Mets to reach the World Series.