08/12/2008 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent pitcher Freddy Garcia to a minor league contract on Tuesday that runs through the rest of this season.
Garcia, 33, is coming off right shoulder surgery that cut his 2007 season with the Phillies short. In his only campaign in Philadelphia after being acquired in an offseason deal with the White Sox, Garcia went 1-5 with a 5.90 earned run average in only 11 starts.
The Caracas, Venezuela native is a career 117-76 with a 4.07 ERA in nine seasons with the Mariners, White Sox, and Phillies. He went 17-9 with a 4.53 ERA in 2006 with Chicago before his disastrous 2007 in Philadelphia.
Garcia's agent has said that he should be ready to pitch in the majors by September, but he will have to prove himself in the minors before he gets that chance.
Another disappointing Tigers pitcher, Dontrelle Willis, was promoted from Single-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Willis has been pitching in the minors since the Tigers optioned him to Lakeland in early June after he started this season 0-1 with a 10.32 ERA in five games.
<< NCAA Football Preview - Cincinnati Bearcats
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
2007 SEASON IN REVIEW: Not much was expected of Cincinnati before the season,
so the fact that the Bearcats won their first six games in 2007 served as a
surprise to most fans and analysts.
Included in th
<< Indians deal Byrd to BoSox
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians traded pitcher Paul
Byrd to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later or cash
considerations Tuesday.
Byrd, 37, was 7-10 with a 4.53 earned run average in 22 sta
<< NCAA Football Preview - Wisconsin Badgers
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
2007 SEASON IN REVIEW: The Wisconsin Badgers put together a 9-4 campaign in
2007, marking the fourth straight season they've won at least nine games.
However, it was a step back from their 12 wins in 2006. Th
<< The future is now for Safina and del Potro
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Perhaps we can stop using words like
"promising" when it comes to players like Dinara Safina and Juan Martin del
Potro, or in this case, specifically Dinara Safina and Juan Martin del Potro.
Both players a
Bombers add Armstead to special teams >>
Winnipeg, MB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed free agent
wide receiver Jason Armstead on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old is expected to return punts and kicks.
Armstead, a five-year CFL veteran has also played for Ottawa,
Report: Sixers give Iguodala a new deal >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - According to a report, the
Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent forward Andre Iguodala have
agreed to a new contract.
ESPN.com is claiming that the two parties have come to an
Wakefield goes to DL >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox officially put pitcher Tim
Wakefield on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, retroactive to August 7,
with tightness in the back of his right shoulder.
Wakefield was scheduled to star
Cubs and Braves are rained out; doubleheader on tap for Wednesday >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tuesday's game between the Atlanta Braves and
Chicago Cubs has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part
of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday.
The Braves will start Charlie Morton in th
Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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