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    Is Tampa Bay really this good?

    I took the Yankees to win the AL East, and figured I was worrying about the Red Sox, and that was it.

    If the first two weeks are any indication, Tampa has a chance to run away with this. Or is this just an overreaction, and Tampa will lose 15 of the next 20, and hover around .500? I noticed even this morning, Tampa was still +600 to the AL East, so obviously bookmakers think Tampa will flame out and not be a threat.

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    FOotnote, I'm a lifetime Jays fan and despise the Yankees, but felt they should have been closer to -150, not -115.

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    Going back to last August Tampa has best record in baseball I believe, or close.

    Kills me cards gave them tommy Pham. Love that dude.

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    So this is a short sample size of about 50 games or so.

    Can Tampa really hold up 162 games, with arguably only 2 good starters? Glasnow is getting there, but I would have to think this team will begin unraveling at some point. Im not gonna lie, this does have me a little concerned.....it's great to see the Bo Sox lose day after day, but Tampa is about to add a have their second 4 game win streak in under 2 weeks.

    Plus, I'm confident they wont dip into the trade market, as they never really have before mid season to improve the roster.

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    Tampa has only given up 25 games in now their 13th game. I mean, that's absolutely ridiculous.

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    I feel like Tampa has led in 95% of the innings theyve played this year. These guys are usually ahead after 2 batters, and never give it up.

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    To be fair, they are 10-3, but have sliced up some bottom feeders. SF CWS and Rox .
    Those three teams will all be well below .500 by end of year.

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    With that said I’m on Rox tonight at +128.
    Last night was tough to watch 1-0. The strike zone was HUGE, as noted by broadcasters.

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