The Better Business Bureau should look into the new Yankee stadium. The $1.5 billion dollar ballpark has been a disaster thus far; and $1,000 dollar ticket prices should be printed with a new logo... 'Let the Buyer Beware'.
In three games played at the new Yankee stadium, the NY Yankees have been outscored by a total of 37-12. And yesterday's completely outrageous result even had the baseball pundits at a loss for words.
The 14 runs given up by the NY Yankees breaks the Major League Baseball record for most runs scored in the 2nd inning. That record stood for over 100 years before Yankees RH pitcher Chein-Ming Wang took the mound yesterday afternoon.
Wang got pounded yesterday. He was charged with eight runs and eight hits in a little over an innings worth of work giving him a 34.50 ERA in three starts this year.
In an Interleague game with the Houston Astros last year, Wang injured his foot while stepping across home plate. The Yankees would have to place Wang on the DL for the rest of the year; and, the Yankees pitching staff was never able to recover as the Yankees missed the playoffs for the first time in a number of years.
Nevertheless, the Yankee organization was very optimistic about Wang's future with the club; and, with his foot 100% healed...Wang was expected to return to form and have another solid year in 2009. His first start was kind of shaky against Baltimore, but giving up 7 Earned Runs in Camden Yards is not completely out of the ordinary. The Orioles usually play the Yankees tough; and, final scores go waaay over the posted total more often than not.
But, when Wang gave up 8 Earned Runs to the Rays in the first couple of innings, the Yankees pitching staff should have seen the red flag. Wang was obviously not capable of pitching in a Major League Baseball game and his sinker ball had no movement. Nevertheless, Yankees manager Joe Girardi put Wang out on the frontline yet again with only a round of ammo against an Indians team that took no mercy on the struggling right hander.
When I walked into the Las Vegas Plaza, the score was 15-2 in the second inning. And, although I thought that Wang might have a bounce back game at home against the Indians; I really wasn't suprised by the score. It was sad to see all of the public bettors dressed in pinstripes and Yankee blue...some of them left the casino in disgust...but others still half heartedly cheered the Yankees on.
It was only natural to feel cheated if you decided to take the Yankees at a (-135) on Saturday. Afterall, the scouting report indicated that Wang's sinker had been improving; and, it was reasonable to think that Giradi would have a short leash on Wang if he started to falter in the early innings.
But how could Girardi and the pitching staff send Wang out to the mound on Saturday. They've been around the game long enough to know when a pitcher doesn't have it. Even more peculiar, why did the Yankees leave him out to dry in the 2nd inning? Wang gave up 8 runs in that inning. Wouldn't you think that they would have pulled him a little earlier. Why concede the game? It makes no sense. Unless of course, the Las Vegas Sportsbook is acting as a silent partner in the Yankee front office, j/k.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Baseball Betting - America's Favorite Past Time
Although there is some question as to whether or not the title has been passed on to football, baseball has long been known as America's favorite past time. Whether it is still at the top of the mound or not, though, baseball still attracts more than enough fans to make a lot of profit. Some of the profit generated by the sport comes from people who like to engage in a little bit of baseball betting, to make the game itself a bit more fun or just to try and make some money at what they know best. In this article, we are going to take a look at some information about baseball betting.
The Golden Rule of Sports Betting:
Those who want to bet on baseball need to follow the same basic rule that applies to all sports betting. Namely, do not count on winning more than 50% of the time! The sports books know what they are doing, and it is hard even for professional sports gamblers to make a living strictly by placing bets. There are some who do, but even the best tend to have off years. Remember to watch your payroll!
What makes betting on baseball so fun?
In the wide world of sports betting, there is perhaps no sport more fun to wager on than baseball. The main reason for this are the sheer number of variables that come into play when predicting the outcome of any baseball game.
Just what factors are we talking about? Well, the player roster is definitely one. Every game will see not only a new starting pitcher, but a new relief staff as well. The pitchers can make all the difference in a baseball game, and significantly alter a team's chance at victory. The professional baseball season in particular is a long one, and that means that changes are likely to occur throughout the lineup from game to game. Good sports betting on baseball means being aware of who is playing what for each game!
Baseball betting is different from football betting, and other types of sports betting too, in that a team may find itself against another team many more games in a row. This means that those wagering on baseball games can bet series, if they wish, or calculate the odds of making a profit by wagering individual games in a steady manner.
There are many ways to obtain the information you need in order to make informed wagers when baseball betting. Sports information lines are one of the most reliable; the big draw is live updates not only on odds but on roster changes as well. Having this information at your fingertips can certainly strengthen your chances of making a profit when betting baseball.
The favorite baseball bet:
Because baseball can often be a close game in terms of scores, the money line is the preferred sports bet for most gamblers. Money lines are straightforward picks of who will win or who will lose a given game.
For those who enjoy the predictions and (sometimes) better payouts that come with a spread, sports books also offer run lines on baseball games. These work the same way as spreads in football or basketball. The favorite team has to win by over a specified amount of runs (the run line) in order for a bettor to successfully collect. Conversely, the underdog could lose but not by more than the run line, and those who bet the underdog will win their bets.
Baseball betting, in the technical sense, is much more straightforward than football betting. Most of the time you are either betting on a team to win or to lose. However, the trick with baseball is in being able to do good research to win. There are many variables, so placing a wager on the outcome of a baseball game can be a lot of fun for the knowledgeable sports betting fan!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shirley_Durling
The Golden Rule of Sports Betting:
Those who want to bet on baseball need to follow the same basic rule that applies to all sports betting. Namely, do not count on winning more than 50% of the time! The sports books know what they are doing, and it is hard even for professional sports gamblers to make a living strictly by placing bets. There are some who do, but even the best tend to have off years. Remember to watch your payroll!
What makes betting on baseball so fun?
In the wide world of sports betting, there is perhaps no sport more fun to wager on than baseball. The main reason for this are the sheer number of variables that come into play when predicting the outcome of any baseball game.
Just what factors are we talking about? Well, the player roster is definitely one. Every game will see not only a new starting pitcher, but a new relief staff as well. The pitchers can make all the difference in a baseball game, and significantly alter a team's chance at victory. The professional baseball season in particular is a long one, and that means that changes are likely to occur throughout the lineup from game to game. Good sports betting on baseball means being aware of who is playing what for each game!
Baseball betting is different from football betting, and other types of sports betting too, in that a team may find itself against another team many more games in a row. This means that those wagering on baseball games can bet series, if they wish, or calculate the odds of making a profit by wagering individual games in a steady manner.
There are many ways to obtain the information you need in order to make informed wagers when baseball betting. Sports information lines are one of the most reliable; the big draw is live updates not only on odds but on roster changes as well. Having this information at your fingertips can certainly strengthen your chances of making a profit when betting baseball.
The favorite baseball bet:
Because baseball can often be a close game in terms of scores, the money line is the preferred sports bet for most gamblers. Money lines are straightforward picks of who will win or who will lose a given game.
For those who enjoy the predictions and (sometimes) better payouts that come with a spread, sports books also offer run lines on baseball games. These work the same way as spreads in football or basketball. The favorite team has to win by over a specified amount of runs (the run line) in order for a bettor to successfully collect. Conversely, the underdog could lose but not by more than the run line, and those who bet the underdog will win their bets.
Baseball betting, in the technical sense, is much more straightforward than football betting. Most of the time you are either betting on a team to win or to lose. However, the trick with baseball is in being able to do good research to win. There are many variables, so placing a wager on the outcome of a baseball game can be a lot of fun for the knowledgeable sports betting fan!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Shirley_Durling
How to Choose a Quality Pitching Instructor
One of the biggest frustrations many parents and coaches share is the lack of teaching talent and many philosophies pitching instructors seem to have these days. There are many theories out there that are not yet proven. Can you teach each pitcher the same way and clone them? The answer is no, you cannot.
Here are some things to look out for when choosing a qualified pitching instructor.
First of all, if the pitching coach has spent some time in the Major Leagues, Rookie ball and so on, do not assume they know what they are talking about. There are many who have natural talent with incredible arms, however most don't know the first thing about pitching mechanics; they only know what has worked for them. What has worked for them may not work for you.
Not only that; if the instructor seems to know what they are talking about, are they a good educator? I have run into many retired Major League pitchers that are great people, but horrible educators. Some I know, understand pitching mechanics, but they have the most difficult time explaining or demonstrating the "how to's" of mechanics. Just attend a pitching camp or clinic in your local area and ask the boys that attend that camp what they learned that day and how they are going to apply it.
Don't listen to an instructor who tries to change your natural arm slot or tells you most successful pitchers throw at a 90 degree angle. I throw with a "natural" three quarter arm slot, most pitchers "naturally" throw this way, but others really do throw close to 90 degrees.
Avoid instructors who try to teach other off speed pitches before the student understands how to throw a great fastball with solid pitching mechanics. Until you, as a pitcher, understand proper movements toward home plate with outstanding balance, you will not be successful throwing other pitches anyway. You can risk a shortened career and put undo stress on your throwing arm.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Gazaway
Here are some things to look out for when choosing a qualified pitching instructor.
First of all, if the pitching coach has spent some time in the Major Leagues, Rookie ball and so on, do not assume they know what they are talking about. There are many who have natural talent with incredible arms, however most don't know the first thing about pitching mechanics; they only know what has worked for them. What has worked for them may not work for you.
Not only that; if the instructor seems to know what they are talking about, are they a good educator? I have run into many retired Major League pitchers that are great people, but horrible educators. Some I know, understand pitching mechanics, but they have the most difficult time explaining or demonstrating the "how to's" of mechanics. Just attend a pitching camp or clinic in your local area and ask the boys that attend that camp what they learned that day and how they are going to apply it.
Don't listen to an instructor who tries to change your natural arm slot or tells you most successful pitchers throw at a 90 degree angle. I throw with a "natural" three quarter arm slot, most pitchers "naturally" throw this way, but others really do throw close to 90 degrees.
Avoid instructors who try to teach other off speed pitches before the student understands how to throw a great fastball with solid pitching mechanics. Until you, as a pitcher, understand proper movements toward home plate with outstanding balance, you will not be successful throwing other pitches anyway. You can risk a shortened career and put undo stress on your throwing arm.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dan_Gazaway
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