The Mariners can still be found for as high as +5000 to win the world series. YES I am a homer, but I said the Seahawks would win when few thought they would, and while I wont say the Mariners will win the WS for sure, I will say that +5000 is crazy +EV. The Mariners have 2 of the best pitchers in the game - you know who I mean. As well, Elias is probably the best #3 and team has. Paxton could come back soon and he was great before his injury. Today, the Mariners got a shutout from their #4 starter and 3 bullpen pitchers. The Mariners just played a 7 game road trip against good teams except TB and gave up 17 runs in 7 games. While the Mariners hitting is inconsistent it is getting better, and the front office continues to look to add bats. I am sure we will add another strong bat before long. You add another good bat to this lineup and combine that with this awesome starting rotation, and give me +5000. Yes that's a great bet. Or am I just a Homer ?
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you're a homer.
because i was born/raised/live in seattle as well and i know we have no chance of the world series, though i will forever be an M's fan as well.Comment -
Where pal might bet it do have them +900 for division already thoughComment -
There's literally zero percent chance they will win the world series.
Only teams that have a chance to win this year.
Giants
A's
Tigers
Blue Jays
Dodgers
Braves
Brewers
Cards.Comment -
Why not take a shot. They actually only have to make the playoffs then start hedging.Comment -
how can you possibly say zero percent chance when we have Iwakuma and Hernandez and another dominant starter in either Elias or Paxton. When the DBacks won the WS they didn't have crap for hitting, they just had 2 dominant starters. We have 2 and could easily have 3 come playoff time.Comment -
I actually don't think it's a terrible bet at +5000. They have to find some offense though.Comment -
Not a bad bet esp.if they can get another batComment -
They should have just signed Morales. Smoak, Miller, and Ackley suck. James Jones may help, but he's not a game changer. I can't believe how bad they are at developing prospects in their own systemComment -
When few thought the Seahawks would win it? That was funny.
They were what the 2nd or 3rd favorite to win it all.
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As the the Mariners, they have no chance because of the awful bullpen.
Those fukkin losers they have out there are not playoff material.
Meatball central.
Same with the tigers.Comment -
Not this year but 2 or 3 years they will be a major contender.Comment -
very solid rotation and the bullpen of course as solid a any in the league. Probably need to acquire another bat before the deadline if they want to make the post season though.Comment -
It's fools gold. The As are a lock to come out of division. And the Angels are becoming a true powerhouse. They are doing all of this with a shit bullpen and a horrible Wilson. This team is scary. I think Angels or Detroit come out of AL.Comment -
Teams that have a chance this year...
A's
Tigers
Angels
Dodgers
Giants
Cards
Dodgers are heavy favs in the NL and the AL is a toss up between the 3 teams mentioned. Dodgers are the best team and they will win itComment -
I think cards and dodgers will face each other and winner of that comes out of NL . The dodgers are a team full of star names . Either , kemp , Crawford , Henley are sad to watch now a days compare to the old days. They'll need at least 2 of those 4 guys to be hott come October if they want to win it.Comment -
No one thinks the Nats have a shot?
I think the A's win it all but face either the Dodgers or Nats in the WS.
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If they can stay healthy they have a shot vs anyone. Best bullpen and elite starting pitching. But they need to stay healthy. And Harper needs to start hitting.Comment -
Kershaw
Greinke
Ryu
Beckett
All you need to knowComment -
No love for the Reds? Great rotation, decent bullpen, and great closer. When/if they're ever healthy they can score runs too. In a tough division but I think they take their division.Comment -
Seager is a key ingredient if the Ms are going to contend in the post season. You need a strong 3B to really compete and Seager has stepped up.
Especially in the past month -- 13 R 6 HRs 24 RBIs 2 SB and a .358 avg. Those are Miggy numbers.Comment -
If my future bet hold true (Won Spurs +950 / Red Sox +350), Tigers (+900) will have a good shot.
Verlander will get it together when it matters, while Sanchez and Scherzer will be tough to scratch runs on in playoffs.
I give Oakland a decent chance too.Comment -
Seattle has zero shot
average team
pitching real badComment -
Angels have a better shot than half these teams mentioned.
The key for them is winning the division which won't be easy.
Brewers and Cards and Braves and Jays? Come on now.Comment -
Mariners will likely need to finish 25-30 games over .500 to win the division. If you see that happening, go for it.
Otherwise stupid bet having to go past 2 of the 3 best teams in the AL.Comment -
Actually my bad there.
I forgot the league added an extra WC team for the play - in game.
I do agree that would be the only way to get in...and gotta watch out for teams that have nothing to lose.
With King Felix likely to start in the play - in game (provided they don't win the division and make the play - in game), they will have a great shot to make some noise.Comment
