Odds & Ends: White Sox, Mets, Millwood, Marquis
2009-09-23 22:39:00 Another round of links... According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the entire White Sox coaching staff, including hitting coach Greg Walker, pitching coach Don Cooper, bench coach Joey Cora and first base coach Harold Baines, received contract extensions Wednesday afternoon that will keep them all with the club through 2011. The Dallas Morning News' Tom Cowlinshaw believes Kevin Millwood's $12 million option for 2010, which vested Monday, is a fine deal. "If you're general manager Jon Daniels or team president Nolan Ryan or manager Ron Washington and you're going to be judged next season by how much your team lives up to this overhyped notion that 2010 is the Rangers' year," Cowlinshaw writes, "you need Kevin Millwood on that wall." According to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat (via Twitter), Cubs players didn't find out about Milton Bradley's apology until his statement was released to the media Wednesday afternoon. That certainly won't help the level of perceived sinceri...
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Odds & Ends: Webb, Chapman, ChiSox, Brewers
2009-09-23 20:44:00 Wednesday evening link session... ESPN.com's Buster Olney thinks Brandon Webb is right in not accepting a compromise deal from the Diamondbacks. He lists multiple teams that would be willing to offer the former Cy Young Award winner a lucrative one-year contract, including the Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, White Sox, Yankees and Red Sox. Scott Merkin of MLB.com gathered this quote from White Sox GM Kenny Williams, regarding his outlook heading into the offseason: "No. 1, I don?t like what I see on the free agent market, and what I do like, it?s going to cost you a No. 1 pick. " According to Jorge Arangure of ESPN.com, Aroldis Chapman's agent will be present at Yankee Stadium this weekend to take in a game against the Red Sox. Chapman, though, will remain in Andorra. Arangure also "tweets" that Cuban first baseman Jose Julio Ruiz has finally become a free agent. The 25-year-old hit .305/.408/.467 over 52 games in the Serie Nacional last season before suddenly defecting to the Dominican Re...
By: The RotoFeed
Odds & Ends: Astros, Bradley, Rangers, Ramon
2009-09-23 14:34:00 A fresh batch of links for Wednesday afternoon... Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle highlights some of the positives and negatives of the ongoing Drayton McLane era in Houston. "This is his franchise," writes Justice, "and he's certainly no absentee owner. He's front and center for all the good and all the bad." According to David Roeder of the Chicago Sun-Times, the IRS may be planning to challenge the Tribune Co.'s sale of the Cubs. The Tribune is attempting to save about $300 million in capital gains taxes with the sale, but is also maintaining a 5 percent stake in the franchise. So it's really more of a partnership. Milton Bradley's mother, Charlena Rector, told the Sun-Times' Chris DeLuca Tuesday that her son is open to returning to the Cubs. Of course, GM Jim Hendry and Co. probably don't want him back. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan lays out several facts regarding the sale of the Texas Rangers. For what it's worth, Major League Baseball is hoping the sale price will...
By: The RotoFeed
Odds & Ends: Aramis, Marte, Lowe
2009-09-23 10:40:00 Links for Wednesday... Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune talked to Aramis Ramirez about his $14.6MM player option for 2011, and the Cubs' third baseman was noncommittal. Other third basemen who may become free agents after the 2010 season include Garrett Atkins, Jorge Cantu, Mike Lowell, Jhonny Peralta, and Scott Rolen. Former top prospect Andy Marte spoke with Indians GM Mark Shapiro about the future, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shapiro told Marte to play first and third base in winter ball and show up early to Spring Training. It was a tough year for Marte, who turns 26 in November. He was designated for assignment to make room for Juan Salas in February, cleared waivers, raked at Triple A, and then struggled in the bigs. Braves GM Frank Wren told MLB.com's Mark Bowman that Derek Lowe "pitched really well for us." Aside from his home run rate, Lowe's numbers declined across the board this year. The Nationals will improve their minor league cat...
By: The RotoFeed
Odds & Ends: Greinke, Rangers, A's, Yankees
2009-09-22 18:17:00 Some more links for the afternoon... Zack Greinke told WEEI.com's Alex Speier that he wouldn't have trouble pitching in any city except New York. The Cy Young contender sounds confident that he could thrive in other places, but suggested he might struggle if asked to pitch in the Big Apple on a regular basis. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan provides the names of some possible bidders for the Rangers. George Bush and Nolan Ryan don't appear to be candidates to buy the club. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer says the A's could use some big bats next year. As Ken Rosenthal pointed out earlier today, Adam Kennedy's .767 OPS leads all A's with enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title. Matthew Pouliot of NBC.com's Circling the Bases continues to rank the offseason's top free agents. Carlos Delgado and Hideki Matsui place 40th and 36th, respectively. As Peter Abraham of the Journal News points out, Andy Pettitte will probably earn about $5MM in incentives before the season ends....
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Odds & Ends: Astros, Indians, Werth
2009-09-22 15:06:00 More links for Tuesday... Today's chat starts in an hour.  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Astros aren't likely to hire Jeff Bagwell as the club's next manager. Former MLB managers Jim Fregosi, Buck Showalter and Manny Acta could all be considered for the job. As MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports, the Indians continue to discuss manager Eric Wedge's performance. An announcement about the skipper's future with the Indians should come soon after the end of the season, if not earlier. If the Indians decide to fire Wedge, Boston pitching coach John Farrell would be the favorite to replace him, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Jayson Werth explains to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick how Philadelphia fans bring out the best in him. Werth's having a career year, with 34 homers and a .900 OPS.
By: The RotoFeed
The GTL?s NFL Picks ? Week 2, 2009
2009-09-19 21:11:00 Last Week: (12-4) Year To Date: (12-4) All-Time (2006 Through 2008 Combined Record): 335-195-1? Alright, fellow NFL fans — it’s that time again — time for me to pound my chest and remind you all of how brilliant The GTL? is when it comes to picking the straight-up winners every... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Odds & Ends & THE PICKS!
2009-09-18 21:54:00 Three links of interest...(1) I had zero knowledge of Daryl Drake's impact on the receiving career of Hines Ward but kudos to Brad Biggs for the information. Ward is the most well-rounded receiver in the sport and this bodes nicely for Drake's ability to develop Hester, Bennett and Knox. (2) Has any single play had the roster fallout of Greg Jennings' game-winning touchdown reception on Sunday night? Nathan Vasher was demoted (click that link) and now Kevin Payne has lost his job at free safety, as Danieal Manning will fill the position we all expected him to fill. This feels like a "lesson benching" and I still believe Kevin Payne has a sterling future in the Bears' secondary.(3) Lindsey...
Constitution Day:Celebrating the Achievement (Against Great Odds)of a Remar
2009-09-17 09:34:00 Today, September 17, 2009 is Constitution Day, marking the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia. Given the concerns expressed by the delegates from the various states assembled in the summer of 1787, that they could agree on a framework for a federal government is truly remarkable. About this remarkable accomplishment, ...
By: GayPatriot
White Sox Weekend Wrapup: A Fight With Odds, Reality
2009-09-08 04:46:00 The deeper the hole you put yourself in, the further you'll not only have to climb, but your opponent will have to fall. It took Labor Day weekend for White Sox to finally play playoff-race baseball, as they have now won five of their six games. Unfortunately for the Sox, the Tigers have been playing the way division-winners play, and have managed to extend the already gapping hole between the two teams with a six-game winning streak. The Sox are now 7.5 out....
Chicago Triathlon Odds- Just in Case You Were Wondering?
2009-08-29 15:36:00 By Timothy Carlson- Slowtwitch.comTim Carlson is a triathlon veteran and reporter for Slowtwitch.com, where they broke down the odds for the race on Sunday.Timothy Carlson's OddsMenPhoto Courtesy Slowtwitch.comAndy Potts (Colorado Springs, CO) 3-1Potts is in the mid-season groove now after a long course win at Timberman 70.3. And with Bennett out of action due to injury and Reed in an unaccustomed off-form funk last week at Tuscaloosa, Potts should take his first Life Time Fitness-Toyota Cup win of 2009.Stuart Hayes (Great Britain) 9-2This talented Brit won here last year and after breaking away on the bike with Matt Reed from a hungry ITU field at the draft-legal Hy-Vee Triathlon. Hayes should prosper in the time trial formal in Chicago.Matt Reed...
Sotomayor on Supreme Court shows Latinas can defy the odds
2009-08-06 21:30:00 Wise Latinas are celebrating the Senate confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor 68 to 31 to the United States Supreme Court. But this is a moment of pride for all Americans.It shows that no matter your class, race or ethnicity, if you work hard one can aspire to the highest court in the land. But let me explain why Judge Sotomayor means so much to Latina women like myself.It is in part her personal story, daughter of Puerto Ricans, raised in the Bronx, who goes on to succeed at Ivy League schools and defy the odds against her.How hard was it for her to defy these odds? Here are some sobering facts about Latina women in the United States:...
Tour de France ? Despite All Odds, Armstrong Places Third
2009-07-30 20:19:00 By: Cindy Ferguson At almost 37, with seven Tour de France titles under his belt and just nine months of training after a three year hiatus, Lance Armstrong managed a position on the podium on Sunday. The legendary cyclist placed third in the 2009 Tour de France, behind now two-time winner and Astana teammate Alberto Contador ...
Long Odds; Short Ride on the Rail
2009-05-06 07:01:00 Mine That Bird hit the record books not only for winning the 135^th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, he had the second-longest odds in the field at 50-1 and won by the second-longest margin ever at 6 ¾ lengths (Assault won by 8 in 1946). Why were the odds against Mine That Bird? Sinc
Odds and Ends
2009-05-04 23:45:00 I realize that I’m not very prolific as of late. That’s because nothing is happening that seems worth mentioning. And I’m tired. And my husband is still unemployed. And Joseph’s mental care is taking a toll that I just do not want to get into at the moment. And everyone’s going to die from Mexican Swine H1N1 flu! I’m just floundering a bit. And how many times can one say “did laundry, did dishes, picked up kids, Poe still unemployed”? I don’t want to be boring and have no pressing urge to be heard. Yes, there’s stuff going on with Joseph, but I find it so emotionally draining that I simply don’t want to rehash it again - even for my own journal. That said… Here’s a point to other things I’ve done in the last week. The contest for the $250 Visa gift card is till going! I have a post up at Blissfully Domestic - Adaptive Clothing. Don’t give up on me.
2009 Kentucky Derby Start Time & Odds
2009-04-27 20:15:00 The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 6:00pm EST. NBC will begin coverage on TV at 4:00pm EST. Purse for the Kentucky Derby: $2,000,000. Kentucky Derby Horses and Odds: Dunkirk (5-1) Musket Man (18-1) Win Willy (30-1) I Want Revenge (5-2) Desert Party (15-1) West Side Bernie (30-1) Regal Ransom (15-1) Flying Private (50-1) Chocolate Candy (15-1) Advice (25-1) Papa ...
Odds and Ends March 22nd
2009-03-22 15:28:00 Odds and Ends March 22nd Edwin Jackson = Bob Gibson What? That’s what this following article purports. I’ve always liked Jackson’s stuff. I even wrote about his upside potential back in 07. But Bob Gibson? Nah. The Rays traded Jackson this off-season for outfielder Matt Joyce. While at first glance this may appear to be a bad ...
By: Mop Up Duty
Chicago White Sox 2009 Odds
2009-03-11 23:55:00 Chicago White Sox2008 Record: 89-74 (+705)2009 Wins Over/Under: 78.5Odds To Win 2009 AL Central: 4-to-1Odds To Win 2009 AL Pennant: 12-to-1Odds To Win 2009 World Series: 25-to-1I think it's a HUGE...
By: Sport Syndicate
Opening Odds to Win the Big East Basketball Tournament
2009-03-11 14:45:00 Prior to the start of the Big East's Basketball tournament, these were the opening odds to win it all.Pittsburgh 3-to-2Louisville 7-to-4Connecticut 5-to-2Villanova 6-to-1Syracuse 10-to-1Marquette...
By: Sport Syndicate
WBC Odds
2009-02-12 15:30:00 WBC Odds Who is the ’smart moneys’ pick to win the 2009 WBC? Current odds over at Bodog have the Dominican as the favorites, paying blackjack odds of 3/2. The USA is in second with 6/5 odds and is followed by Japan (6/1) and Venezuela (7/1). China & South Africa are the dark horses of the tourney, ...
By: Mop Up Duty
WBC Odds
2009-02-12 15:30:00 WBC Odds Who is the ’smart moneys’ pick to win the 2009 WBC? Current odds over at Bodog have the Dominican as the favorites, paying blackjack odds of 3/2. The USA is in second with 6/5 odds and is followed by Japan (6/1) and Venezuela (7/1). China & South Africa are the dark horses of the tourney, ...
By: Mop Up Duty
Luke wrote a new blog post: Against the odds.
2009-02-04 06:12:00 Luke wrote a new blog post: Against the odds. I think there's something wrong with me; I keep ending up doing things that give me a lot of headaches and trouble. It's like slapping yourself in the face. I do not know why I keep doing so, I just do. Perhaps in the spur of the moment I thought it'd be harmless. Or perhaps ...
By: BackBeat
Against All Odds
2009-01-27 07:25:00 Anyone who knows me knows that i love nothing better than a big Baltimore Club track but lately ive been listening to a lot of different music and im finding that my BPMs are creeping up higher and higher, i totally agree with Paz that 140 is the new 130! Anyway one artist that is KILLING IT for me right now is Chase & Status from London, their take on drum & bass/electronica/dubstep is taking me back to when i was all about the amen break. I recently picked up the Dubstep remix of the track "Against All Odds" feat Kano and i cant wait to throw this down, its one my favourite Dubstep tracks at the moment.Chase and Status feat Kano - Against All Odds (Dubstep Remix) (alt link)Heres the video for the original track too, its dope!Chase and Status feat Kano - Against All Odds (Video) If you like this, support them and go out and grab there album "More Than Alot" from either Beatport or Juno Download.Also check out DJ Jonny Blaze from Maryland, hes always on point with his B-mo...
1/14/09 - Wednesday Odds and Ends
2009-01-14 06:22:00 Ruminations on the Giants, their 2009 prospects and commentary on the Nets, Knicks, Jets and Mets.
Odds of Dying in the USA: Tiger versus Bed
2009-01-02 20:30:00 REXANO, www.REXANO.org Editorial by Zuzana Kukol As Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America said ?In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes?. Even though we all have to die of ?something?, people tend to fear death by causes they don?t understand much more. Statistically flying is safer than ground ...
Halloween Fanfic, Challenges And Other Odds And Sods
2008-11-02 04:26:00 At Teitho, the challenge for November is Disguised. Write a story in which the characters are under disguise or appearing as someone they are not! The challenge will end November 25th. If you want to participate, head over to the website to see all further info. Halloween Fanfiction Royal Academy Of Bards 2008 Halloween ...
By: Fanfic
Age of Conan merging servers, Odds of Survival, Low. What about Warhammer?
2008-09-30 22:21:00 From a high of $55.50 in June, Funcom's stock is now down to $5.32. For the math challenged that is 9.5% of what it was shortly after Age of Conan's release. It should come at no surprise when... Hi, want more? Visit http://starfeeder.com for more StarCraft 2 news, rumors, videos, contests & more!
Washington Redskins face long odds in Dallas showdown
2008-09-28 19:54:00 Despite running off two straight wins in hard-fought fashion, the Washington Redskins face long odds in week four's encounter at the Dallas Cowboys. The NFC East leaders have run off three straight dominant wins to become the consensus best NFL team to date, standing as 11 point favorites against Washington in Texas Stadium.Aside from the Redskins facing the prospect of a seemingly unbeatable dvision foe, they also have to make the adjustments to cope with star defensive end Jason Taylor. The former Miami Dolphins superstar was lost by injury for an indeterminate length of time, ending his consecutive game streak in the process.Not to repeat the obvious but Washington will need to place at its best to have any realistic hope of a late afternoon win. Start time is 4:15 p.m. EDT on WTTG/FOX/5 & WTEM/980 radio._________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-_______________________________-___________________________...-
By: DCABloob
Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett at Odds on Fannie/Freddie Bailout
2008-09-09 16:44:00 Few analysts have abstained from voicing an opinion about the U.S. government?s plan to seize control of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE), the nation?s embattled mortgage behemoths, and that include such eminent investors as Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett.…
By: Jutia Group
?Cherry Odds? latest vegas gambling craze?
2008-08-10 02:51:00 You can now place bets on when new popstars like Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez will lose their virginity. “Vegas has stooped to an all time low with this one.” Says casino regular and self admitted compulsive gambler Denny Girard of Parump Nevada, “I’m a gamble-aholic and even I won’t cross that line. Well maybe 20 bucks but thats it.” ...
overcoming the odds
2008-07-08 16:09:00 Believe. If I could sum up what I am about to share with you in one word, that would be it. Believe.Recently, I had the pleasure of acting as the Teacher Coordinator with my church's Vacation Bible School, a week-long program for kids aged 4-12. While I was in charge of teaching them some very valuable lessons, I learned several myself as well. One of the most important ones is the message that I got to share with the kids on faith. In short, we discussed Thomas, the disciple of Jesus that doubted the resurrection unless he could actually see Jesus for himself, including the holes in His hands. Silly man...Anyway, as I prayed and prepared for this lesson on the importance of believing in God even though we cannot see Him, I felt that there was another important message about faith and believing. And as I take a final look at the life of Gideon for the lessons from Biblical leaders, I find that this idea fit very well. Once Gideon had his army dwindled down to a mere 300 men, and wa...
Sathya Sai Baba World Cult At Odds With Itself
2008-06-28 10:01:00 One of the distinctive phenomena that independently confirm voices critical of Sathya Sai Baba and his cult is that his movement is eroding from within. Sathya Sai Cult At Odds With Itself Some of his followers have made progress in thinking their way out of this particular variety of ‘the guru trap’. They do not have to ...
Opening Odds to Win the 2009 NBA Championship
2008-06-22 13:22:00 Boston Celtics 7/2 Los Angeles Lakers 5/1 Detroit Pistons 6/1 San Antonio Spurs 8/1 New Orleans Hornets 11/1 Orlando Magic 14/1 Houston Rockets 15/1 Utah Jazz 15/1 Cleveland Cavaliers 16/1 Chicago Bulls 20/1 Phoenix Suns 20/1 Dallas Mavericks 25/1 Denver Nuggets 25/1 Portland Trailblazers 25/1 Washington Wizards 25/1 Golden State Warriors 40/1 Miami Heat 40/1 Atlanta Hawks 50/1 Charlotte Bobcats
By: Sport Syndicate
Odds and Ends: Broussard, Ledezma, Cooper
2008-06-11 00:58:00 More random linkage. The Yankees have released first baseman Ben Broussard. The Padres designated Wil Ledezma for assignment. The 27 year-old could help someone as a reliever. The first first-rounder of '08 has signed: David Cooper of the Blue Jays. He could be in High-A ball by year's end. Last year's 17th pick, Blake Beavan, got about $1.5MM. By the way, only 26% of readers thought the Jays made the right choice with Cooper (according to our in-draft poll). Funny Mike Mussina quote from John Feinstein's new book.
By: The RotoFeed
Tiger Woods odds favorite at U.S. Open despite wounded knee. Mickelson runs
2008-06-10 13:54:00 Tiger Woods is the hands-down favorite at online sportsbooks despite his recovering knee. Phil Mickelson is the only other golfer in single digits following Woods. BodogSports has the favorite, Woods, at 5/2 and Mickelson close behind at 7/2 odds. The remaining ...
Odds and Ends: Wolf, Indians, Ensberg
2008-06-10 12:42:00 Random items for today... MLBTR live chat, today at 2pm CST. Right after I finish my corned beef sandwich. RotoAuthority takes a look at the fantasy value of Randy Wolf. On Sunday I joined the guys from Drunk Jays Fans for part of their podcast. A button to listen to the show can be found here. Paul Hoynes says the Indians' Mark Shapiro will need "at least a month to narrow the field of suitors for players such as C.C. Sabathia and Paul Byrd to see if he really wants to trade them." RotoWorld says the Yankees have released Morgan Ensberg.
By: The RotoFeed
Odds and Ends: Bowden, Strasburg, Draft
2008-06-09 12:59:00 Today's link collection. Joel Sherman puts on his GM hat and proposes five trade offers the Yankees should make. Troy E. Renck doesn't believe the Rockies are ready to start trading off veterans. Jon Heyman heard rumblings that Nationals GM Jim Bowden "could be in trouble." Dave Cameron discusses next year's frontrunner for the #1 draft pick, college pitcher Stephen Strasburg. The pick could be made by Bill Bavasi's replacement. The MLB draft is definitely gaining popularity, but Nick Friedell's suggestions would provide a big boost.
By: The RotoFeed
Odds & Ends: Beckham, Bedard, Bonds, Mulder
2008-06-08 12:05:00 Lots of high profile players in today's Odds & Ends: The Rays have opened contract discussions with first overall pick Tim Beckham, says Marc Topkin. Phil Rogers of the Chicago Sports Tribune suggests we add Erik Bedard to the list of starting pitchers who may be available at the trade deadline. More appropriately, Rogers also notes the M's will most likely hold on to Bedard through 2009, a far more likely outcome. Also in the longshot rumor department, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle speculates on Barry Bonds playing for the Red Sox. Personally, I would predict there's a 0.0% chance Bonds plays in Boston. In that same piece by John Shea, Mark Mulder could be done. He's rejecting the idea of a third surgery and attempting to alter his delivery to remain effective and pain free. Will Carroll reports Jeremy Bonderman has undergone surgery to overcome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - as I understand it, a pinched vein causing a blood clot - and will need a ...
By: The RotoFeed
Odds Of Triple Crown History
2008-06-08 02:53:00 Big Brown and Casino Drive have throw oddsmakers into a tizzy as they are both suffering from hoof injuries. How much will that play into the 2008 Belmont Stakes outcome tomorrow? Nobody knows, both horses are still scheduled to race though so that is a good sign. Will Big Brown grab Triple Crown glory or will his name be 15 Zoom(s)
Odds And Ends: Flurry of DFAs And GM Contract Talks
2008-06-07 18:30:00 Tying lose ends on a very slow Saturday indeed. In a series of moves, the Jay's have activated Vernon Wells with less than a month after he broke his wrist in Cleveland and DFA'd Armando Benitez. I guess they're not going after Bonds. Steinbrenner: "There are no plans to sit down and talk with general manager Brian Cashman about his contract status." The G.M.'s contract expires after the 2008 season. By activating Jayson Werth from the DL, the Phillies were forced to DFA Chris Snelling, but the young outfielder is out of options. He has three days to accept the assignment or become a free agent. In order to make room for the newly-acquired Berroa, the Dodgers DFA'd Terry Tiffee. Dodgers beat writer Tony Jackson thinks he could be more expendable this way if he gets claimed off waivers. Bengie Molina is upset by comments made by Giant's G.M. Brian Sabean after this week's draft. Sabean said Buster Posey "is on the fast track and Bengie's clock is winding down." Alejandro "...
By: The RotoFeed
Beating Vegas Odds - And Real Estate Gurus
2008-06-07 15:00:00 It amazes me how many "Gambling Gurus" think they have a "system" that will beat the odds in Vegas. Of course they are willing to sell that system for lots of money. The... We have articles on how to protect your computer, develop a powerful blog, marketing and financial management tips plus articles by nationally known experts. Come, read, enjoy.
By: Business Advice
Bad Credit Auto Loan Refinance - Tips to Increase Your Odds of Getting Appr
2008-06-07 11:56:00 Tip! Sometimes if you can find a good co-signer to help with a bad acclaim auto loan, this might be your ticket into that new car. The co-signer hconsidering that to have elephantine credit because they are responsible for making the loan payments if you don’t. Plan to refinance your auto loan but have bad credit? ...
By: New Car Loan
Car Insurance - Are You Paying Over the Odds?
2008-06-06 23:40:00 I'm sure many of you have, at one point or other, been on the receiving end of seemingly exorbitant premiums.Whether this is a cause of points on your licence, an unexpected loss of no claims due to collision or merely the result of buying that speedy little car you've had your eye on for years, it can still be a nasty surprise.There are a few things you can do however to decrease the price of those monster policies and here they are: Don't accept the renewal you receive from your existing insurer as 9 times out of 10, you will find a cheaper policy by searching around online. Do be as accurate as you can with your estimated mileage - rounding up this figure will cost more as you will be increasing your risk due to more time spent on the road. Add an older more experienced driver to your policy - this will bring the premium down as having this less risky driver makes you a safer prospect. If you can afford to pay out a higher excess at the time of a claim you can increase this fi...
UFC 85 Bedlam Hughes vs Alves Betting Odds
2008-06-06 21:25:00 All of the betting odds are listed for tomorrow’s UFC 85 event. Brandon Vera (-200) is favored over Fabricio Werdum (+160), Nate Marquardt (-170) is favored over Thales Leites (+140), Hughes (-220) gets a strong advantage over Alves (+170), Swick (-125) slightly favored over Marcus Davis (-105), Wiman holy crap! +350 to -500 for Thiago Tavares! Bisping is favored (of course), -350 over Jason Day +250, Rivera +175 to Kampmann -220, Cane +115 to -145 Lambert, Liaudin +190 to Taylor -240. So, who would I put my money on? I think I’d roll the dice, drop a hundy down on Wiman and possibly take home the 350… It’s a risky bet, however, it looks like fun.
Odds And Ends: More Draft Recap
2008-06-06 19:12:00 A couple of more interesting links recapping the Rule 4 draft... Jim Callis of Baseball America conducted his draft day chat.[On picking Tim Beckham over Buster Posey] . . . That pick just came down to the Rays' personal preference. The easier choice would have been Posey, because he'll be ready quicker and fill a more obvious need, but Tampa Bay thought Beckham had more upside.Kevin Czerwinski has a cool list of over 30 players that were drafted, all of whom have a more famous relative, including Jeremy Beckham, a second baseman from Georgia Southern and older brother of top pick Tim Beckham, who was also selected by the Rays in the 17th round. Cork Gaines writes for Rays Index and can be reached here.
By: The RotoFeed
Irish odds on to vote NO in Lisbon Treaty referendum.
2008-06-06 15:42:00 William Hill are giving "even" odds for a YES vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum. Those of us opposed to the treaty will be glad to hear that the NO vote is "odds on" - 8/11. This could be down to the latest poll held on the Treaty.If you are Irish, please vote NO for us, because we were not allowed a referendum as we would vote against the Treaty.
By: Daily Referendum
Odds And Ends: Draft Recap
2008-06-06 12:23:00 Let's take a look and see what is being said about the first round selections from day one of the Rule 4 Draft... Keith Law calls this year's first round "unusual in a number of ways," noting that more than half of the picks were college relief pitchers, corner infielders and catchers, three areas that usually get little attention in the first round. Law also gives us his choice for the team that made the best pick (Rockies), the worst picks (Seattle, Minnesota) and the teams that picked players that could reach the big leagues quickly (Seattle, Detroit, Arizona, Chicago, Baltimore). Baseball America has their first round recap with a look at each of the draftees. Minor League Ball gives us their thoughts on a few sleepers from the 4th and 5th round of the draft. The D-Backs top pick seems to be the most vocal draftee in terms of wanting to be in the big leagues this season. Buster Olney provides a complete collection of local media reactions to each of the first round draft picks...
By: The RotoFeed
2008 Belmont Stakes Odds
2008-06-05 08:48:00 Here is a look at the odds for this weekend’s 140th running of the Belmont Stakes where Big Brown is the favorite (2-5) to win the race and the Triple Crown. 1. Big Brown 2-5 2. Guadalcanal 50-1 3. Macho Again 20-1 4. Denis of Cork 12-1 5. Casino Drive 7-2 6. Da’tara 30-1 7. Tale of Ekati 20-1 8. Anak Nakal 30-1 9. ...
Odds and Ends: Lane, K-Rod, Adam LaRoche
2008-06-04 18:27:00 Random linkage... Jason Lane has agreed to remain a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankee. Francisco Rodriguez would like to play nine more seasons. Four or five or those might come with his next contract, which may set a record for a reliever. Pirates prospect Steve Pearce is getting some time at first base in Triple A. Despite that development, Dejan Kovacevic says there is no Adam LaRoche trade chatter yet. LaRoche followed up his standard awful April with an .804 OPS in May. RotoAuthority looks at the fantasy studs of May. SI.com's Jon Heyman speculates that it'd require at least two of a team's best young players to get Matt Holliday.
By: The RotoFeed
Review Guide for Casino Odds
2008-06-03 13:17:00 Online casino is just once again one innovation of technology providing casino odds with that great experience of playing casino at their most convenient time and place. Imagine, playing online casino offers that satisfying experience of enjoying their favorite game, real money in just a few clicks away. But of course, for every advantage ... |
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