2 weeks into baseball.. Yanks still a lock to win it?

[RIOSHILL]

From my seat they obviously have looked uninspired. I say at year's end they will still win it easily.

 

[wilheim]

While it is still very early days in MLB. I don't think the Yanks were ever a "Lock" to win it. Favored yes, lock absolutely not. They are still the favorites, but far from odds on.

Currently available odds to win 2004 World Series. (Olympic).

101 New York Yankees +300
102 Boston Red Sox +350
103 Oakland Athletics +1400
104 Atlanta Braves +2500
105 San Francisco Giants +1600
106 Chicago Cubs +650
107 Seattle Mariners +1500
108 Arizona Diamondbacks +1600
109 St Louis Cardinals +2200
110 Houston Astros +1200
111 Los Angeles Dodgers +1800
112 Anaheim Angels +800
113 Minnesota Twins +2200
114 Chicago White Sox +2800
115 Philadelphia Phillies +600
116 Florida Marlins +5000
117 New York Mets +5000
118 Toronto Blue Jays +5000
119 Kansas City Royals +5000
120 Texas Rangers +25000
121 Montreal Expos +7500
122 Cleveland Indians +15000
123 Baltimore Orioles +5000
124 San Diego Padres +1800
125 Colorado Rockies +17500
126 Tampa Bay Devil Rays +25000
127 Cincinnati Reds +20000
128 Pittsburgh Pirates +35000
129 Milwaukee Brewers +35000
130 Detroit Tigers +15000





wil.

 

[Fishhead]

Wil- I honestly do not make them a favorite over the Red Sox.

In betting circles possibly, in reality, no.

The Red Sox pitching staff appears to be MORE than a tad better than the Yanks.

Thought that before the season, and even think it more so now.

Possibly just wishful thinking, but that is my observation at this point.

ps- Plus, I think when they get Nixon and Nomar back healthy, their offense is close to being on par with them also.

 

[RPM]

unless they make some moves to improve their pitching, i dont think they should even be favored.

 

[Fishhead]

.....and God forbid we didnt even mention the AL EAST leader, the TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS!

 

[CharlieChan]

Angels at 8 to 1, I like.

 

[RPM]

lol fish.

could you imagine if the rays won the division???

 

[Fishhead]

RPM- If you ever get a chance to watch the D-Rays, dont pass it up.

They are gutsy and give all out 100% of the time.

They have speed to burn!!

I would love to see them in first at least until May 1st.......a prediction I made before the season started.

They start a 3 game series in Fenway where they will face Lowe, Wakefield, and Pedro.

If they were to win that series, it would be impressive.

 

[RIOSHILL]

The one thing that seems valid when it comes to baseball as opposed to other sports is the fact that cameraderie is more important than talent. Teams with small payrolls like the floridas, etc. can take that good vibe a lot further than a team with a bunch of superstars who don't get along.

 

[jwblue]

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[RPM]

inspades,

i seriously doubt they will lose 100 games. they are a very much improved team this year. good luck with your bet, but you are way to confident.

 

[AfraidOfBush]

DODGERS.

 

[Drunkn247]

I wouldn't put Boston in front of NY if Torre was managing in Boston and Steinbrenner was the owner. Its obvious that Boston themselves knows they can't beat the Yanks when it counts. Their only shot is if someone else knocks NY out.

 

[WEEKENDALKI]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rio Shill:
The one thing that seems valid when it comes to baseball as opposed to other sports is the fact that cameraderie is more important than talent. Teams with small payrolls like the floridas, etc. can take that good vibe a lot further than a team with a bunch of superstars who don't get along.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Perhaps the yanks won't get along and the egos will crash and they burn. Longshot, but who knows?