COMPS
Nick Parsons
American League @ National League
PICK: National League
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the National League:
In the AL: Starting pitchers Justin Verlander, James Shields, Felix Hernandez and David Price, closer Mariano Rivera, shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez are all out.
That means that starters Alexi Ogando, Michael Pineda and Ricky Romero, relievers David Robertson and Jordan Walden, shortstop Jhonny Peralta and third baseman Kevin Youkilis are all in.
(CC Sabathia and Jon Lester are also out).
Players are dropping out every other hour it seems, but for now, here are the Starters and Reserves for both sides:
American League
Starters: Alex Avila; Adrian Gonzalez; Robinson Cano; Adrian Beltre; Asdrubal Cabrera; Jose Bautista; Curtis Granderson; Josh Hamilton; David Ortiz; Ron Washington.
Reserves: Russell Martin; Felix Hernandez; Matt Wiesters, Brandon League; Miguel Cabrera; Jon Lester; Paul Konerko; Alexi Ogando; Howard Kendrick; Chris Perez; Kevin Youkilis; Michael Pineda; Alex Rodriguez; David Price; Derek Jeter; David Robertson; Jhonny Peralta; Ricky Romero; Michael Cuddyer; Mariano Rivera; Jacoby Ellisbury; CC Sabathia; Matt Joyce; James Shiels; Carlos Quentin; Jose Valverde; Michael Young; Justin Verlander; Josh Beckett; Jordan Walden; Aaron Crow; Jered Weaver; Gio Gonzalez; CJ Wilson.
National League
Starters: Brian McCann; Prince Fielder; Rickie Weeks; Scott Rolen; Troy Tulowitzki; Ryan Braun; Lance Berkman; Matt Kemp; Bruce Bochy.
Reserves: Yadier Molina; Andre Ethier; Miguel Montero; Heath Bell; Gaby Sanchez; Matt Cain; Joey Votto; Tyler Clippard; Brandon Phillips; Kevin Correia; Jose Reyes; Roy Halladay; Placido Polanco; Cole Hamels; Pablo Sandoval; Joel Hanrahan; Chipper Jones; Jair Jurrjens; Starlin Castro; Clayton Kershaw; Carlos Beltran; Craig Kimbrel; Jay Bruce; Cliff Lee; Matt Holliday, Tim Lincecum; Hunter Pence; Jonny Venters; Andrew McCutchen; Ryan Volgelsong; Justin Upton; Brian Wilson; Shane Victorino.
2011 MVP ASG MVP - Odds To Win
Adrian Beltre +2000
Adrian Gonzalez +1200
Alex Avila +2000
Andrew McCutchen +3000
Asdrubal Cabrera +1500
Brian McCann +1500
Curtis Granderson +1500
Howie Kendrick +2500
Hunter Pence +2500
Jacoby Ellsbury +2000
Jay Bruce +2000
Jhonny Peralta +2000
Joey Votto +1500
Jose Bautista +1000
Josh Hamilton +1200
Justin Upton +1200
Kevin Youkilis +1500
Lance Berkman +1500
Matt Holliday +2000
Matt Kemp +1500
Miguel Cabrera +1500
Prince Fielder +1200
Robinson Cano +1500
Troy Tulowitzki +1500
Field +300
Bottom line: Unlike the NBA, NHL and NFL All-Star Games, there is of course something to play for with MLB's; home-field advantage in the World Series is on the line for the winner of the Midsummer Classic; however, I always believe that wagers on All-Star Games should be "fun" ones, and not taken too seriously (*this is a 1 unit play for me while my premium plays range from 5-10).
So with that in mind, I'm going to suggest a play on the National League as I feel its starting rotation is much stronger; good luck and happy wagering everybody!
Jordan Haimowitz
American League vs. National League
Play: Over 8½
For this years All-Star game we will be playing the OVER 8.5 Runs with an underdog vig of +104.
Considering this season so far has been a pitching dominant league, looking at both lineups each league has the right mix of players to hit for power and to manufacture runs. Main note, the relief pitchers with the exception of 3-4 starters are not as strong as usual.
Expect Jered Weaver of the Angels to struggle as the starter of the AL.
4-4 tie and we got ourselves a winner. That is what I expect.
Play on the OVER 8.5 Runs
Nick Parsons
American League @ National League
PICK: National League
For a number of different reasons I believe the value in this contest is on the National League:
In the AL: Starting pitchers Justin Verlander, James Shields, Felix Hernandez and David Price, closer Mariano Rivera, shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez are all out.
That means that starters Alexi Ogando, Michael Pineda and Ricky Romero, relievers David Robertson and Jordan Walden, shortstop Jhonny Peralta and third baseman Kevin Youkilis are all in.
(CC Sabathia and Jon Lester are also out).
Players are dropping out every other hour it seems, but for now, here are the Starters and Reserves for both sides:
American League
Starters: Alex Avila; Adrian Gonzalez; Robinson Cano; Adrian Beltre; Asdrubal Cabrera; Jose Bautista; Curtis Granderson; Josh Hamilton; David Ortiz; Ron Washington.
Reserves: Russell Martin; Felix Hernandez; Matt Wiesters, Brandon League; Miguel Cabrera; Jon Lester; Paul Konerko; Alexi Ogando; Howard Kendrick; Chris Perez; Kevin Youkilis; Michael Pineda; Alex Rodriguez; David Price; Derek Jeter; David Robertson; Jhonny Peralta; Ricky Romero; Michael Cuddyer; Mariano Rivera; Jacoby Ellisbury; CC Sabathia; Matt Joyce; James Shiels; Carlos Quentin; Jose Valverde; Michael Young; Justin Verlander; Josh Beckett; Jordan Walden; Aaron Crow; Jered Weaver; Gio Gonzalez; CJ Wilson.
National League
Starters: Brian McCann; Prince Fielder; Rickie Weeks; Scott Rolen; Troy Tulowitzki; Ryan Braun; Lance Berkman; Matt Kemp; Bruce Bochy.
Reserves: Yadier Molina; Andre Ethier; Miguel Montero; Heath Bell; Gaby Sanchez; Matt Cain; Joey Votto; Tyler Clippard; Brandon Phillips; Kevin Correia; Jose Reyes; Roy Halladay; Placido Polanco; Cole Hamels; Pablo Sandoval; Joel Hanrahan; Chipper Jones; Jair Jurrjens; Starlin Castro; Clayton Kershaw; Carlos Beltran; Craig Kimbrel; Jay Bruce; Cliff Lee; Matt Holliday, Tim Lincecum; Hunter Pence; Jonny Venters; Andrew McCutchen; Ryan Volgelsong; Justin Upton; Brian Wilson; Shane Victorino.
2011 MVP ASG MVP - Odds To Win
Adrian Beltre +2000
Adrian Gonzalez +1200
Alex Avila +2000
Andrew McCutchen +3000
Asdrubal Cabrera +1500
Brian McCann +1500
Curtis Granderson +1500
Howie Kendrick +2500
Hunter Pence +2500
Jacoby Ellsbury +2000
Jay Bruce +2000
Jhonny Peralta +2000
Joey Votto +1500
Jose Bautista +1000
Josh Hamilton +1200
Justin Upton +1200
Kevin Youkilis +1500
Lance Berkman +1500
Matt Holliday +2000
Matt Kemp +1500
Miguel Cabrera +1500
Prince Fielder +1200
Robinson Cano +1500
Troy Tulowitzki +1500
Field +300
Bottom line: Unlike the NBA, NHL and NFL All-Star Games, there is of course something to play for with MLB's; home-field advantage in the World Series is on the line for the winner of the Midsummer Classic; however, I always believe that wagers on All-Star Games should be "fun" ones, and not taken too seriously (*this is a 1 unit play for me while my premium plays range from 5-10).
So with that in mind, I'm going to suggest a play on the National League as I feel its starting rotation is much stronger; good luck and happy wagering everybody!
Jordan Haimowitz
American League vs. National League
Play: Over 8½
For this years All-Star game we will be playing the OVER 8.5 Runs with an underdog vig of +104.
Considering this season so far has been a pitching dominant league, looking at both lineups each league has the right mix of players to hit for power and to manufacture runs. Main note, the relief pitchers with the exception of 3-4 starters are not as strong as usual.
Expect Jered Weaver of the Angels to struggle as the starter of the AL.
4-4 tie and we got ourselves a winner. That is what I expect.
Play on the OVER 8.5 Runs
