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    ChuteBoxe's MLB Spring Training Tracker

    I can't believe it's finally here! I know some people are going to say I'm nuts for betting on spring training, but f*ck em! I normally bet $1000/Unit on regular MLB games, but during the spring I'll be going VERY small until I get the hang of it. I also will not count this with my 2008 MLB record, it's a seperate entity in itself as far as I'm concerned. Anyways, let's play ball!


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    Tigers @ Mets

    Most of the Mets aren't making the trip. Pelfrey and Church are the only two regulars that should be playing. On top of it, the Tigers are starting Bonderman, and there warm-up game against Fla Southern, they won 17-3. The Mets on the other hand barely tied the University of Michigan. I think the Tigers will try to prove a point in their first spring training game against the shorthanded Mets.

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    Thanks for the info and Good Luck to you chute.

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    Thanks bud, and don't worry about learning how to cap the MLB. It's simple enough, and you're a very good capper, you should get it down quick.

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    Thanks bud...with that being said let's break the books this baseball season.

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    Interesting Chute. Where do you find your spring training info like this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The HG View Post
    Interesting Chute. Where do you find your spring training info like this?
    I'm actually still trying to find a good site this year with all the info I need to properly cap. For this game however, I used a compilation of info from local news (WNBC-4, FOX 5), and info from Jake Thompson.

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    Mets @ Tigers Starting Lineups

    METS

    CF Angel Pagan
    LF Brady Clark
    DH Marlon Anderson
    RF Ryan Church
    C Ramon Castro
    2B Ruben Gotay
    1B Michel Abreu
    3B Anderson Machado
    SS Anderson Hernandez
    RHP Mike Pelfrey

    TIGERS

    CF Curtis Granderson
    2B Placido Polanco
    DH Timo Perez
    RF Magglio Ordonez
    3B Miguel Cabrera
    1B Carlos Guillen
    SS Edgar Renteria
    C Ivan Rodriguez
    LF Jacque Jones
    RHP Jeremy Bonderman

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Tigers @ Mets

    Most of the Mets aren't making the trip. Pelfrey and Church are the only two regulars that should be playing. On top of it, the Tigers are starting Bonderman, and there warm-up game against Fla Southern, they won 17-3. The Mets on the other hand barely tied the University of Michigan. I think the Tigers will try to prove a point in their first spring training game against the shorthanded Mets.

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    Tigers (-120): Win (+$100)

    YTD: 1-0 (+$100)

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    Backed up with a lot of paperwork for my job tonight, but if I get home early enough tomorrow I'll do the writeups for both of my picks. If not, I apologize in advance.

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    good stuff so far chute 2-0 and botu 2 b a 2-0 if cubs hold up

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Cubs (-110) Risking $110 to win $100 (Win +$100)
    Reds (-130) Risking $130 to win $100 (Win +$100)
    Total: 2-0 (+$200)
    YTD: 3-0 (+$300)

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    Nice start chute...what book do you use that lets you bet on these games? I am looking to get used to it before the season starts.

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    Thanks man. The top 3 plays were all at the greek, but come the regular season I will be exclusive to Matchbook. I'll be making a $20,000 deposit around April 1st.

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    Nice, that's april fools day. haha

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    Mets (-135) Risking $135 to win $100

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    Quote Originally Posted by Houseman View Post
    Nice, that's april fools day. haha
    lol. I can hear it now...

    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, we lost your $20,000 deposit.
    Me: OMG What can we do to get it back?
    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, the money is gone.
    Me: No f*ckin way, you have to find my money!
    Matchbook CS: April fools!

    Maybe I should wait till at least the 2nd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    lol. I can hear it now...

    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, we lost your $20,000 deposit.
    Me: OMG What can we do to get it back?
    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, the money is gone.
    Me: No f*ckin way, you have to find my money!
    Matchbook CS: April fools!

    Maybe I should wait till at least the 2nd.
    That would get your heart rate up...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    lol. I can hear it now...

    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, we lost your $20,000 deposit.
    Me: OMG What can we do to get it back?
    Matchbook CS: I'm sorry sir, the money is gone.
    Me: No f*ckin way, you have to find my money!
    Matchbook CS: April fools!

    Maybe I should wait till at least the 2nd.
    Better yet...

    You: Matchbook, why'd you take $1200 out of my account???
    Matchbook: You made $1200 worth of losing wagers sir.
    You: Come on, you took that shit seriously? Its April Fools man lighten up! Why the hell would I bet Texas ML over Seattle if I was being serious?

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    lol. JJ should make a video like that talking to one of the BetJam girls on April 1st.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Mets (-135) Risking $135 to win $100 (Win +$100)
    YTD: 4-0 (+$400)


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    ChuteBoxe you're throwing money away by not wagering at matchbook... I seldom bet at -110 there on NBA... most of the bets placed are around +100

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    I have a matchbook acct already bud. I used it a little bit during the NFL, and I use it for the NBA. I still have around $3500 in there after last night. I just have to add more funds (my regular starting MLB roll) come the regular season of baseball. Only reason I haven't been using it for spring training is because the game's mainly start at 1:00PM ET. I leave for work around 6:15AM, and Matchbook doesn't get most lines up until around 9:00AM. Bookmaker and The Greek (I know their lines suck for baseball), conveniently have their lines up around 12:00-1:00AM. If you like Matchbook now though, wait until baseball season. I didn't find them until NFL time last year, but from my research, and opinions from big-time MLB players, this year will be incredible. Big coin to be made in the summer of 08.

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    Two for Sunday, March 2nd...

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    Dodgers (-125) Risking $125 to win $100

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Two for Sunday, March 2nd...

    Yankees (-155) Risking $155 to win $100 (Draw)
    Dodgers (-125) Risking $125 to win $100 (Loss -$125)
    Today: 0-1 (-$125)
    YTD: 4-1 (+$275)

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    Monday, March 3rd...

    White Sox (+100) Risking $200 to win $200

    The Sox are scheduled to throw Danks, Jenks, Logan, and McDougal against a weak Kansas City lineup. Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko will also be traveling with the team to play in this road game.

    Mets (-125) Risking $125 to win $100

    The Mets scheduled pitchers are Mike Pelfrey, who was impressive in his first spring start. Also throwing for the Metropolitans are Billy Wagner, Aaron Heilman, and Ricardo Rincon. The Braves are throwing Jo-Jo Reyes, Charlie Morton, Manny Acosta, and Matt DeSalvo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Monday, March 3rd...

    White Sox (+100) Risking $200 to win $200

    The Sox are scheduled to throw Danks, Jenks, Logan, and McDougal against a weak Kansas City lineup. Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko will also be traveling with the team to play in this road game.

    Mets (-125) Risking $125 to win $100

    The Mets scheduled pitchers are Mike Pelfrey, who was impressive in his first spring start. Also throwing for the Metropolitans are Billy Wagner, Aaron Heilman, and Ricardo Rincon. The Braves are throwing Jo-Jo Reyes, Charlie Morton, Manny Acosta, and Matt DeSalvo.
    White Sox (Loss - $200)
    Mets (Win +$100)

    Today: 1-1 (-$100)
    YTD: 5-2 (+$175)

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    Yankees (-125) Risking $250 to win $200
    White Sox (-120) Risking $220 to win $200

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Yankees (-125) Risking $250 to win $200 (Win +$200)
    White Sox (-120) Risking $220 to win $200 (Win +$200)
    Today: 2-0 (+$400)
    YTD: 7-2 (+$575)

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    Wednesday, March 5th...

    Angels @ Mariners

    Mariners throwing Bedard, Baek, Green, Putz and Morrow. The Angels scheduled pitchers are Adenhart, Bulger, Kennard, Bootcheck, and Rodriguez. The Mariners are taking this series like a regular season series. This all goes back to a rivalry started in 2002. Left fielder Raul Ibanez, first baseman Richie Sexson, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and catcher Kenji Johjima all started Tuesday afternoon's game against the Athletics in Phoenix and will start again on Wednesday. Along with, center fielder Ichiro Suzuki, right fielder Brad Wilkerson and second baseman Jose Lopez.

    Mariners (-120) Risking $360 to Win $300

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    I'm on it.... -112 at matchbook

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    Followin you here as well

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    Mariners choking right now. Had a 6-2 lead. Now 6-4, top 7, with the bases loaded.

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    Nice, Green pitches himself out of the jam. No more damage done. Still 6-4. Now, bottom of the inning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuteBoxe View Post
    Wednesday, March 5th...

    Angels @ Mariners

    Mariners throwing Bedard, Baek, Green, Putz and Morrow. The Angels scheduled pitchers are Adenhart, Bulger, Kennard, Bootcheck, and Rodriguez. The Mariners are taking this series like a regular season series. This all goes back to a rivalry started in 2002. Left fielder Raul Ibanez, first baseman Richie Sexson, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and catcher Kenji Johjima all started Tuesday afternoon's game against the Athletics in Phoenix and will start again on Wednesday. Along with, center fielder Ichiro Suzuki, right fielder Brad Wilkerson and second baseman Jose Lopez.

    Mariners (-120) Risking $360 to Win $300
    Today: 1-0 (+$300)
    YTD: 8-2 (+$875)

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