Archive for May, 2008

Vegas MLB Home Run odds for 2008

In Vegas last February I saw the Venetian sports book was offering an intriguing ‘prop’ bet. A prop bet is a proposition bet not directly about wins and losses in sports, but often something more obscure or interesting. In this case, they offered odds on who would hit the most home runs in the 2008 regular [...]

May 18, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

Official Vegas odds on the ‘08 MLB season (part 1)

I was in Las Vegas in February this year to (among other things) place my annual bets on the upcoming Cubs season. I thought it would be interesting to post for all the odds as I found them…   Odds @ Caesars Palace, Ballys, Paris, Rio & Flamingo Cubs to Win the 2008 National League Pennant      Opening [...]

May 17, 2008   Posted in: observations  No Comments

What are the odds? …coming this weekend

Check in this weekend as I post two items (one on Saturday, part II on Sunday) on Las Vegas odds for the 2008 Cubs. For now, check out the new “Plan Your Game” section of CubHub.net…

May 16, 2008   Posted in: CubHub.net Site Update  No Comments

Ryan the Quiet ‘riot

“Ryan Theriot notched his 18th multi-hit game of the season Wednesday night, tying him for second in baseball with Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley. Atlanta’s Chipper Jones leads all big league players with 19 multi-hit games. “ Inspired by this note on Cubs.com, lets take a closer look at a player quietly having a good year so [...]

May 16, 2008   Posted in: stats  No Comments

Edmonds will need to earn his (pin-)stripes

Well, it’s official – for better or worse. I can appreciate its a low risk move from an organizational standpoint. Of the $8,000,000 he makes this season, St Louis is paying 2mil, and San Diego is paying 6mil, so the Cubs only have to pony up about 2/3 (prorated) of the league minumum for about [...]

May 15, 2008   Posted in: roster  No Comments

Mark DeRosa bloggage

Cubs multi-position wonder Mark DeRosa is writing his blog again: MarkDeRosa.MLBlogs.com How totally cool is that – to read an active Cub player’s blog during the season.  I hope he will be as candid on the blog as he often is as a radio guest.  One of my favorite comments from him came last year [...]

May 14, 2008   Posted in: players  No Comments

I gotta ask…

Is Sean Estes still in the major leagues?  Really?

May 13, 2008   Posted in: roster  No Comments

Edmonds to Cubs like Bulls signing Rodman

Jim Edmonds has been a hated enemy for years as the show-boating Cub-killing center fielder on the St Louis Cardinals. He plays shallow or deep just so he can run back or run in and turn a routine catch (if he were in position) into a spectacular looking diving catch.  That technique served him well in getting 4 [...]

May 13, 2008   Posted in: Hot Stove  No Comments

Lou should sit A-Ram on Sunday

Aramis Ramirez has 17 career at-bats against Randy Johnson, with 12 strikeouts.  I hope Lou is aware of this and plans accordingly. 

May 11, 2008   Posted in: lineup  No Comments

Plan Your Game

There is a whole new section on CubHub.net dedicated to planning your game at Wrigley! Topics include navigating Wrigleyville (getting in and out quick on Game Day), parking tips at the ballpark, getting the seats you want, traveling to Chicago, maps & directions, and more!  Check it out at CubHub.net/wrigley – let me know what [...]

May 10, 2008   Posted in: CubHub.net Site Update  No Comments