11/10/2008 - Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Brandon Duckworth to a 2009 Major League contract on Monday and proceeded to outright him to Triple-A Omaha.
The 32-year-old Duckworth made just seven big league starts last season, going 3-3 with a 4.50 earned-run average with Kansas City.
It was his third season with the Royals and eighth of his career. The right- hander has compiled a 23-34 record with a 5.28 ERA in 134 appearances -- 84 starts -- with the Phillies, Astros and Royals.
<< Juan Encarnacion files for free agency
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Attempting to recover from a career-
threatening injury, Juan Encarnacion was the only player to file for free
agency Monday.
It is unknown if the former Cardinals outfielder will be able to
<< Phils re-sign veteran P Eyre
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed
veteran reliever Scott Eyre to a one-year, $2 million contract extension on
Monday.
The left-handed Eyre, 36, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in exchange
<< Devils place D Martin on IR
Newark, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils placed defenseman Paul
Martin on injured reserve Monday.
The 27-year-old Martin has missed the last four games with upper body
soreness. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound rearguard has
<< Nothing "funny" about moving tail end of NASCAR race to ESPN2
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the second-to-last race in the "Chase
for the Sprint Cup" reaching its climactic point and Jimmie Johnson on the
verge of clinching his record-tying third consecutive series championship,
viewers
Nats deal for Willingham, Olsen >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have reportedly made a
deal to acquire left fielder Josh Willingham and left-handed pitcher Scott
Olsen from the Florida Marlins.
The Marlins Web site reports second baseman Emilio
Jets bring back CB Law >>
Culver City, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Jets reportedly signed free
agent cornerback Ty Law to a one-year contract Monday.
According to the NFL Network, Law, who was previously with the Jets, will be
in uniform for Thursday nigh
Dye among six inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame >>
St. Augustine, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Famed golf course architect Pete Dye was
among six people inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Monday.
Dye's courses have hosted major championships, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events,
Ryder Cups and
Duke rolls to season-opening victory >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Singler notched a double-double with 19
points and 10 rebounds, while Nolan Smith took over for Greg Paulus with 15
points, as eighth-ranked Duke blitzed Presbyterian, 80-49, in the opening
round
Albert Pujols to be This Year's Home Run Champ Says Online Sportsbook
Barry Bonds is a 50-1 long shot to be this year's home run champ odds. The favorite to be this year's home run champ is none other than Albert Pujols, however.
Now that Barry Bonds is signed and in Giants camp, it is on to his pursuit of all of sports most prestigious records: the all-time home run mark. Bonds sits just 21 homers shy of tying Hank Aaron for the career mark at 755. Word out of Giants’ camp is that Bonds is the healthiest he has been in a few years. Bonds is just two seasons removed from his injury riddled 2005 campaign where he played in only 14 games and hit only 5 home runs. He did come back last year and had a solid season hitting .270 with 26 bombs. All eyes will be on Bonds this spring and summer not only because of his home run chase but his highly publicized steroid abuse allegations. If and when Bonds breaks the record, he surely will not get the positive attention one should for breaking a record that was once thought of as “unbreakable”. Despite Bonds decent season last year, he is just 50-1 at MySportsbook.com to lead the MLB in long balls this season.
Not surprisingly, the favorites to go deep the most times this season are Albert Pujols 5-1, Ryan Howard 6-1, David Ortiz 8-1 and Alex Rodriguez 12-1. With 49 homers, Pujols finished second in the National League behind Howard (58). Pujols is considered the favorite due to the consistent power numbers that he has posted since breaking into the league in 2001. Also one must consider the fact that he played in 16 fewer games then Howard did due to an injury. Howard smashed 58 homers in his first complete season of big league play en route to the National League MVP odds award. He silenced his critics by successfully hitting left-handed pitching. Howard also displayed the ability to use his power to the opposite field. Two attributes which should keep Howard amongst the league leaders in long balls for years to come. From the American League representatives, David Ortiz leads the field. Ortiz was second in the majors last year with 54 home runs. Except for 1999 when he only played in 10 games, Ortiz has improved on his home run numbers each year he has been in the majors (1997).
Be sure to log onto online sports betting site MySportsbook.com to check out the odds for who will lead the MLB in home runs this season. Below is just a sample of the players listed. With the highest credit card rates in the industry, MySportsbook.com is the place to bet on baseball this summer.
World Series odds
Adam Dunn 15-1
Albert Pujols 5-1
Alex Rodriguez 12-1
Alfonso Soriano 15-1
Andruw Jones 25-1
Barry Bonds 50-1
Carlos Delgado 40-1
David Ortiz 8-1
Jermaine Dye 40-1
Ken Griffey Jr. 100-1
Lance Berkman 40-1
Manny Ramirez 20-1
Richie Sexson 40-1
Ryan Howard 6-1
Travis Hafner 20-1
Vladimir Guerrero 40-1
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