Surfin the old net today I came across something that is pretty interesting. Already people come out with World Series odds, and the Red Sox are the favorites at 3/1. Browsing the odds some notable ones that maybe are worth a $10 shot:
Florida Marlins 30/1: Surprising they got 30/1 I'd expect them to be worse in the eyes of Vegas. Still, with a young team in the NL that improved after trading Miguel Cabrera if some people take some steps forward (Hermida, Sanchez, Maybin) and the rotation holds up they're a formidable team.
Arizona Diamondbacks 40/1: They play in the worst division in baseball. They have Webb/Haren and assuming those two are healthy all year the team should be at least decent. In that division unless the Dodgers do something huge this offseason, it shouldn't take much to get the D'backs the division. If a few things go there way and their youngins improve they can make the playoffs, and once you're there you never know...
Oakland Athletics 50/1: Billy Beane's A's aren't bad for too long, and in getting Holliday they must think they have a chance for the postseason, or at least a chance to decide if they do until July where they ship off Holliday. They don't have much success in the playoffs under Beane, but at 50/1 you need some luck. UPDATE: with new rumors about the A's looking to sign Furcal, all the more reason to bet on them, incredible upgrade over Crosby.
The Rays last year were at 250/1 at some point, and I'd love to tell you that one of the bottom teams has even an outside shot at winning the World Series but I can't. The Nationals, Pirates, Padres, Mariners, Orioles, and Royals don't have near the amount of young major league ready talent the Rays had, but for $10 hey why not?
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