Originally I was going to have Divison Odds and Player Futures/Props in two separate posts, but the division odds don’t really require a lot of detail, and I’m unsure if I’ll be able to get a separate post up tomorrow (plus, I have a few other article ideas I don’t want to let cool off [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Looking at NFL Division Futures, MVP Futures, and Season-Long Prop Bets
Posted: 29th August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, FootballComments Off
Looking at NFL Super Bowl & Conference Championship Futures
Posted: 26th August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, FootballComments Off
No fancy introduction, let’s jump right into it – today and next week I’ll be looking at NFL Futures odds (all odds per Bet365) and giving some brief thoughts and tips on them. A big assist was provided by my own personal “Cousin Sal,” The Greek, a man so well versed in the art of [...]
Holy Hell, Nestor Molina! Prospect Watch
Posted: 25th August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyComments Off
Search “Nestor Molina” on ESPN.com and it returns 0 results. That’s how under the radar Blue Jays pitching prospect Nestor Molina is/was. But this is absolutely a name to make note of and file away for 2013, because Nestor Molina has been an absolute beast in the minors so far this season. Signed out of [...]
Jays Trade Aaron Hill and John McDonald for Kelly Johnson
Posted: 23rd August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyComments Off
The Blue Jays dipped into the post-deadline trade season, shipping Aaron Hill and John McDonald to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Kelly Johnson. On the surface, the deal is more or less a wash, a “challenge” trade, or moving deck chairs, if you may. On a deeper level though, this has the makings of another savvy [...]
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The basis of this article, as you’ll probably discern, is a bit selfish in nature. To provide context, some #HumbleBrag is necessary. To wit – I have strong intangibles (I think). In general, I’m not an exceptionally talented person in any measurable way, and what I bring to the table professionally, socially, and athletically, is [...]
Update: At Tao of Stieb, Tao and Chris Jones have a great discussion on the topic worth giving a read. So, according to this ridiculous “investigative” article from ESPN, the Jays are well-known sign stealers, and use it to an unfair advantage, and everyone knows it. Well then. 28-27 at home. Ouch. The article focuses [...]
Henderson Alvarez Gets the Call, Will Start Wednesday
Posted: 10th August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyThe Toronto Blue Jays have made another roster move with a look towards the future, sending left-handed reliever Wil Ledezma to Triple-A and giving rising-star prospect Henderson Alvarez the call up to the Majors. Alvarez will make his debut Wednesday night at home against Oakland, although his role the rest of the way remains unclear. [...]
Brett Lawrie’s Debut Weekend, Play-by-Play
Posted: 7th August 2011 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyComments Off
On the odd chance you somehow haven’t heard, Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospect Brett Lawrie made his MLB debut this weekend, joining the big league club for the three-game series in Baltimore. Lawrie, of course, is the Canadian uber-prospect acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason for Shaun Marcum. He is also the most [...]
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For the second time this season and the fourth time in the past three years, the Blue Jays have optioned Travis Snider to the minors. Ugh. Now, the club certainly has its reasons for this, some of which I can’t put forth a compelling argument against. Still though, it rings wildly counterproductive for a team [...]