Posted
on 11/07/2007 8:03:22 AM
By: CappersPicks.com College Football Handicapping Staff
2008 World Series Odds
The Boston Red Sox were crowned as World
Series champions just over a week ago,
and now the Hot Stove season has arrived
and the baseball talk is burning up around
the nation.
To get you primed for the action, Sportsbook.com
has already released their 2008 World Series
Championship odds. Here is a breakdown
and analysis of the current top contenders.
Boston Red Sox (5:1)
The World Champs may lose two key free
agents in pitcher Curt Schilling and third
baseman Mike Lowell, but they have a great
blend of veterans and youth regardless,
and they are more than deserving of the
top place on this list.
New York Yankees (6:1)
The Yankees are in the midst of a big
transition year with a new manager, Joe
Girardi, and key players like Andy Pettitte,
Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada becoming
free agents. New York also claims Alex
Rodriguez is out of their plans, but do
we believe them?
Cleveland Indians (9:1)
The Indians
are still kicking themselves after blowing
their ALCS lead to Boston, but they return
all their key parts next year and there’s no reason a deep
run into the postseason can’t happen
again.
Detroit Tigers (9:1)
Detroit is in the tough AL Central division
along with Cleveland, Minnesota and the
White Sox, but their starting pitching
is always going to allow them to be competitive.
The acquisition of shortstop Edgar Renteria
was a solid move.
Los Angeles Angels (9:1)
The pitching, defense and great managing
have been in place for a while. What is
needed is a big bat next to Vladimir Guerrero.
Alex Rodriguez is the obvious choice, but
will owner Arte Moreno break the bank to
get it done?
New York Mets (13:1)
The Mets collapse last year was one for
the ages, but they need to put it behind
them quickly as they look to contend again.
The Mets may make a play for Posada, both
to shore up their catching needs as well
as tweak their cross-town rivals.
Philadelphia Phillies (13:1)
The Phillies’ big
bats propelled them into a playoff spot
last year before they suddenly went quiet
against Colorado. Quality starting pitching
remains their biggest need, but that
is extremely hard to find.
Chicago Cubs (13:1)
The Cubs made it to the playoffs under
first year coach Lou Piniella, but their
bats went into a deafening silence against
Arizona. The Cubs are pretty much set from
a personnel standpoint, but they must play
with more heart to break the 1908 curse.
Minnesota Twins (20:1)
The big question with the Twins is whether
they trade ace Johan Santana before he
becomes a free agent after next season.
If Santana stays the whole season, the
chance of a championship in the Twin Cities
increases immensely.
Los Angeles Dodgers (20:1)
The Dodgers
biggest move of the offseason came with
the hiring of manager Joe Torre. Torre
brings some dignity and class to the
dugout, and he might be able to convince
Dodgers’ management to bring in Alex
Rodriguez.
Milwaukee Brewers (20:1)
The “Brew Crew” were
a great story last year even after falling
short of the playoffs. For them to make
the next step, free agent closer Francisco
Cordero and the rest of the bullpen must
be addressed.
Toronto Blue Jays (20:1)
Every year we hear about how this team
is ready to compete with the Red Sox and
Yankees, and it just never seems to happen.
Unless a couple of their current players
blossom into full-fledged stars, it will
be the same old song and dance.
San Diego Padres (25:1)
Pitching, pitching and more pitching is
how you can describe the strength of the
Padres. While that lets you contend in
the NL, a few bats are still needed in
the worst way, especially in the outfield.
Colorado Rockies (25:1)
The Rockies got exposed in the World Series
as a National League wannabe, but since
they will be in the NL again next year,
they should have continued success. Another
front end starting pitcher is their biggest
need.
Atlanta Braves (25:1)
Tom Glavine could return to bolster an
already solid starting pitching staff.
This team will suffer free agent defections
once again like Andruw Jones, but no farm
system in baseball is better at replenishing
talent.
Middle Tier
St. Louis Cardinals (25:1), Arizona Diamondback
(25:1), Seattle Mariners (30:1), Oakland
Athletics (40:1), Chicago White Sox (40:1),
Florida Marlins (50:1), Houston Astros
(60:1), San Francisco Giants (60:1).
Bottom Tier
Cincinnati Reds (60:1), Baltimore Orioles
(100:1), Texas Rangers (100:1), Kansas
City Royals (200:1), Pittsburgh Pirates
(200:1), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (200:1),
Washington Nationals (300:1).
NOTE: All picks based on Sportsbook.com
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