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07/23/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Seattle Mariners hope a visit to hitter-friendly Rangers Ballpark in Arlington will enable them to cure their recent offensive struggles as they open up a four-game series with fellow American League West member Texas this evening.
Seattle was shut out in each of the final two tests of its three-game weekend series at Toronto, including an 8-0 setback in Sunday's finale. The Mariners managed just three hits off Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay on the afternoon, just one day after mustering only three hits in a 1-0 defeat on Saturday.
Felix Hernandez (6-6) wasn't nearly as effective on the mound for Seattle on Sunday, as the young right-hander surrendered six runs over six innings. He struck out seven but issued four walks.
The loss dropped the Mariners two games back of the division-leading Angels in the division standings. Seattle has not dropped three consecutive contests since a six-game slide from June 13-19.
The Mariners will attempt to break out of their funk against a familiar mound opponent tonight. Texas' Kevin Millwood has faced Seattle three times already this season, compiling a 1-1 record with a 5.29 earned run average in those games.
Millwood, meanwhile, will be trying to extend a string of strong July performances. In four starts this month, the burly right-hander has gone 2-1 with a 1.67 ERA and surrendered two earned runs or less on all of those occasions.
The veteran was a hard-luck loser Wednesday in Oakland. Millwood allowed four runs in six innings against the Athletics, but three of them were unearned and he yielded only three hits on the afternoon.
Horacio Ramirez, who is coming off a successful return from the disabled list, will take the mound tonight for Seattle. The former Atlanta Brave limited Baltimore to two runs and five hits and walked none over seven innings to lead the Mariners to a 4-2 victory on July 16. He had been sidelined for nearly two months due to shoulder tendinitis.
Ramirez made his Seattle debut against the Rangers on April 15 and picked up the victory after allowing five runs, only one of which was earned, over six innings. That was his first career start against Texas.
The left-hander has had his problems on the road this season, however. In four starts away from home, Ramirez is 0-2 with a 13.21 ERA in 15 2/3 total innings.
Texas has lost four of its last five games and is mired at the bottom of the AL West standings, 15 1/2 games behind the Angels. The Rangers came up short again last night, dropping an 8-3 decision to Cleveland in Arlington.
Marlon Byrd went 3-for-5 with a triple to lead Texas offensively. Rangers starter Robinson Tejeda (5-9) took the loss after allowing five runs (three earned) and issuing five walks in five innings.
Seattle has won six of eight 2007 matchups with the Rangers, all but one of which have been played at Safeco Field. In the only meeting in Texas, the Mariners came away with a 5-4 win on April 23.
The Mariners are just 9-21 in Arlington since 2004, however.
<< Isles re-sign Simon
Uniondale, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders re-signed veteran
forward Chris Simon to a one-year contract Monday.
Simon played in 67 games for the Islanders in 2006-07 and had ten goals with
17 assists for 27 points. Last
<< Nets sign Frank to extension
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Nets signed head coach
Lawrence Frank to a multi-year extension. Per club policy, financial terms
were not disclosed.
"We are pleased to announce this contract extension, which wil
<< Minor league coach dies during game
North Little Rock, AR (Sportsbook Betting Lines ) - Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh
died Sunday after being hit in the head by a line drive while he was serving
as the team's first base coach against the Arkansas Travelers.
Tino Sanchez hit a line
<< Report: former NBA ref receives death threats
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy,
who is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly betting on and fixing
games that he worked during the past two seasons, reportedly called
local police t
Slumping Angels host struggling A's >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of struggling American League West teams start up a
three-game series tonight in southern California, where the division-leading
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim welcome the reeling Oakland Athletics.
Oakland comes in
First-place Dodgers begin road swing in Houston >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have been struggling as of
late, will try to stay atop the NL West standings when they open a three-game
series against the Houston Astros this evening at Minute Maid Park.
The Dodgers a
Slumping Padres head to Colorado for divisional showdown >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres will try and stop a three-game slide
when they play the first of three contests against the NL West-rival Colorado
Rockies tonight at Coors Field.
San Diego just dropped three of four to the Phila
Tigers, White Sox open five-game set in Windy City >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams will get a very good look at each other over the
next couple of days, as the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox begin a rare
five-game series tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.
Thanks to a rain out back on Apr
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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Super Bowl XLIII isn't even a week old yet and oddsmakers have already released Super Bowl XLIV odds.
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl 43, the New England Patriots are 8/1 favorites to win Super Bowl 44.
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With their 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, the Steelers became the latest NFL champion. But believe it or not, oddsmakers from online sports book MySportsbook.com don't have the Steelers the favorites to win Super Bowl XLIV next season.
That honor belongs to the New England Patriots, who are 8/1 favorites to win despite not even qualify for the postseason in 2008. The Pats also have a major decision to make regarding what to do with Matt Cassel, who played well in Tom Brady's (knee surgery) absence last year but is also a free agent this offseason.
Ironically, the Steelers aren't even oddsmakers second choice to win Super Bowl 44, as the Dallas Cowboys are listed right behind the Patriots at 9/1 despite not making the playoffs themselves. Clearly oddsmakers think the public will hop back on the Cowboys' bandwagon considering the immense talent they have and the opening of a brand new stadium.
After Dallas, then comes Pittsburgh at 10/1, but they share those odds with the New York Giants, who won Super Bowl XLII. The Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers round out the top six teams at 12/1, while the Baltimore Ravens (14/1), Tennessee Titans (16/1), Carolina Panthers (18/1) and Philadelphia Eagles (18/1) complete the top 10.
The NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals got no love from oddsmakers as they were established as a 30/1 long shot to win next year's Super Bowl. They share those same odds with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – two teams that didn't even qualify for the postseason. Other long shots are the Kansas City Chiefs (100/1), Detroit Lions (100/1), St. Louis Rams (75/1) and Oakland Raiders (75/1).
To see a complete list of all the team's odds to win Super Bowl XLIV, check below.
NFL TEAM FUTURE ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL XLIV
New England Patriots 8/1
Dallas Cowboys 9/1
New York Giants 10/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10/1
Indianapolis Colts 12/1
San Diego Chargers 12/1
Baltimore Ravens 14/1
Tennessee Titans 16/1
Carolina Panthers 18/1
Philadelphia Eagles 18/1
New Orleans Saints 20/1
Atlanta Falcons 25/1
Denver Broncos 25/1
Green Bay Packers 25/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 25/1
Minnesota Vikings 25/1
New York Jets 25/1
Arizona Cardinals 30/1
Chicago BearS 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30/1
Buffalo Bills 35/1
Houston TexaNS 35/1
Miami Dolphins 35/1
Washington Redskins 35/1
Seattle SeahawkS 50/1
Cleveland Browns 55/1
Cincinnati Bengals 60/1
San Francisco 49ers 60/1
Oakland Raiders 75/1
St. Louis Rams 75/1
Detroit Lions 100/1
Kansas City Chiefs 100/1
Odds as of: 2/2/09
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