1. 01-28-11 12:51 AM #1
    mebaran
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    NL Central Outcome?

    What will the odds be for winning the NL Central division this year?

    Even with the Garza and Pena pick ups, Cubs don't really stand a chance to finish in first do they? I feel like Cubs may actually finish in 3rd this year behind Cards and Reds.

    Is Cards to win NL Central -150 too much juice, or do you think it will open close to this?
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  2. 01-28-11 03:10 AM #2
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    I think Cubs are 4th in the division.
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  3. 01-28-11 08:34 AM #3
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    Sportsbook.com has already posted up future division odds.

    Chicago Cubs
    +500

    Cincinnati Reds
    +300

    Houston Astros
    +3500

    Milwaukee Brewers
    +350

    Pittsburgh Pirates
    +10000

    St Louis Cardinals
    even
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  4. 01-28-11 09:08 AM #4
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    My guess is Cubs upside is finish a few games over .500, with a more likely scenario being that they finish 4-10 games under. I really like Marcum on the Brewers and see him as a mid 3 ERA (he has consistently outperformed his xFIP and FIP). Greinke is greinke and should also be mid 3 ERA in the NL Central. Gallardo is a top of the rotation guy and could very well end the season as their #1 starter.

    Their bullpen looks to be alright with Axford and Saito to finish games, and they have the sluggers to field a good middle of the lineup. If the brewers can somehow figure out a way to stop playing Carlos Gomez and Yuniesky Betancourt, I can see the Brewers putting up quite a fight this year. Come playoff time with that rotation, they could easily make a run to the WS.

    If I were forced to choose someone in the division with those odds, I'd take the Brewers at +350.
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  5. 01-29-11 01:00 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by EXhoosier10 View Post
    If I were forced to choose someone in the division with those odds, I'd take the Brewers at +350.
    My thoughts exactly.

    I feel like throwing some on the Cardinals at even money is worth it though, because that line will go favorite
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  6. 01-29-11 03:27 PM #6
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    1.Cardinals
    2. Reds
    3. Cubs
    4. Brewers
    5. Astros
    6. Pirates
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  7. 02-14-11 12:20 PM #7
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    Brewers are going to be near the top. If they don't win the division, then they have a great chance at the wildcard.
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  8. 02-14-11 12:23 PM #8
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    this is going to be the cardinals last hurrah,cause if they dont open there pocket books for pujols .he will be gone and the cards will be a 500 team,
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  9. 02-14-11 02:02 PM #9
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    If any reliable book has the Brewers at 3-1 or better, I will bet on them. I have no interest in a sportsbook.com account. Also am interested on total wins for A's.
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