I got my strikeout prop voided on Mengden because Oakland decided to use an "Opener" to start the game for the first inning. I understand why the "Must Start" rule is there.....but this shouldn't be used for it. He was still scheduled to pitch.
"Openers" are a problem for betting baseball.
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BluehorseshoeSBR Posting Legend
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#1"Openers" are a problem for betting baseball.Tags: None -
LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
- 10-27-06
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#2I hear you. But in books eyes, there is no such thing as "scheduled to pitch", as after starter/opener, manager is not mandated to bring in guy that was "scheduled to pitch" if he changes his mind.Comment -
pinnerpskSBR MVP
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#3Betonline has a big problem with these because they've been voiding all bets that feature an opener. Even though they use the verbiage "must pitch" instead of "must start"Comment -
BluehorseshoeSBR Posting Legend
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#4
That's BS.Comment -
LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
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#5Happened last week with Red Sox when Weber started what was supposed to be a Bullpen Day and he went 6 innings.Comment -
BluehorseshoeSBR Posting Legend
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#6Here we go...
OPENER MEANS ANY STARTING PITCHER FOR SEATTLE
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C Martin - R
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TheMoneyShotBARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#7
Need to wait until game time... to know who's going to throw or not. Options limited.
Out of the 4 major sports.... hate MLB #1Comment -
Big BearSBR Aristocracy
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#8Great thread topic
yeah I personally think this trend of “Openers” is bad for baseball and so is the shift
just go back to playing normal baseball
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Big BearSBR Aristocracy
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#9Also sick of hearing about spin rate and launch angleComment -
BluehorseshoeSBR Posting Legend
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#10Was it Tampa or Colorado that started it? I know the original idea was from a book back in 1964.Comment -
SmokingKingSBR MVP
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#11blame the Tampa Bay Rays for starting this trend last year. it was a novel idea but it worked for them.. almost had a shot at a wildcard . now other teams playing copycatComment -
StallionSBR MVP
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#12Dont list pitchers, action instead.Comment -
newton0038SBR MVP
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#13Baseball wears fans out. aAt least some scoring lately but these 2-0 games that go to the 15th inning are just agonizing. Game is watered down with too many teams and the odd player with half billion dollar contracts make the average joe hate the game out of spite.Comment -
cankidSBR Hall of Famer
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Last year when Tampa started doing this they seemed to always know it was going to be an opener. Teams either need to be held to that standard or the books need to adapt.Comment -
kingdomSBR Posting Legend
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#16yeah. get rid of the shift. the league wants offense. make it an illegal defense. still surprised so many pros can't take advantage and slap the ballComment -
pavyracerSBR Aristocracy
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#17No need to list starting pitchers. Teams should be allowed to start whoever they want without advanced notice. A soccer coach doesn't announce the lineup the day before. You don't need to give the opposing manager time to adjust his squad.Comment -
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daneblazerBARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#20I laughed at this for a little while, but now you have teams throwing openers for the starters at the last minute. Bets being voided is a problem. Sites should have a clear policy.Comment -
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