I mean you got the New England Patroits at 7-0, Boston College at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the BCS, the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, great promises with the Boston Celtics because of newly acquired Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, and the Boston Bruins doing well so far in the early ice season.
I'm not a Boston Fan but it must be great to be one right now.
2007-10-22 04:03:38 · 19 answers · asked by LBC-Lakers 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
A lot of Vegas bookmakers are also bandwagon Red Sox fans right now.
The Rockies have been more amazing than, well, the '69 Mets.
Soothsayers predict they'll finally crumble in the 2007 World Series, though.
Boston advanced to late-season playdates with National League pennant winner Colorado by virtue of a comeback from 3-1down versus AL Central Division champ Cleveland.
Colorado swept both Philadelphia and Arizona en route to its incredible postseason drive and franchise's first-ever Fall Classic.
Boston, which won the 2004 World Series, opened as a big favorite to win both Game 1 and the best-of-seven meeting.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants Sunday night sent Boston out as a minus $2.00 favorite to win the series and the number quickly shot to minus $2.30.
LVSC oddsmaker Ken White cites the fact that Vegas bet shops seriously need Boston to prevail as a good excuse to wager on Colorado for those with a grudge against bookmakers.
"Every book in Las Vegas needs the Red Sox," White said.
"We opened Boston at minus $2.00 (to win the best-of-seven showdown) and it went to minus $2.30.
"We opened conservatively because if it goes too high, money will start coming back on Colorado.
"Boston was one of the favorites all season. You don't lose a lot of money on favorites."
The Rockies are another story.
"We sent them (futures) out at 75/1," White said. "I heard a couple books had them as high as 300/1 at one point."
The Fall Classic opens Wednesday at Fenway Park with Red Sox ace Josh Beckett facing Colorado lefty Jeff Francis.
"Francis is going to have his work cut out in Game 1, especially being a lefty," White observed. "You have that short porch in left and I can just see doubles bouncing off the wall."
The oddsmaker believes Colorado's nine-day layoff definitely will work against the Rockies, an argument with which a pair of Professional Handicappers League members totally concur.
"That's a big advantage for Boston," White said.
"Francis hasn't pitched since Oct. 11 and there's no way he can be sharp.
"He'll need time to loosen up."
East Coast PHL sports analyst Bill Fishman dittos that an extended vacation might have been more enjoyable for the Rockies spent hanging out at a Tropics spa than spinning wheels in snow of the type that blanketed the Mile High City on Sunday.
"The layoff will hurt the Rockies," Fishman echoed.
"They've had over a week to get ready for their opponent.
"They will make it entertaining, but the Sox win easily.
"They would've given the Tribe a decent showing and had a chance to win, though."
The Midwest's Jimmy Boyd, Fishman's PHL associate, agrees with "Fish" as well as Las Vegas' official oddsmaker that Boston's seasoning is a main ingredient in what makes the Red Sox hot.
"Boston is the more experienced club," Boyd said.
"With homefield advantage and two games with Josh Beckett on the hill, one has to think the Red Sox will prove victorious.
"To pick Colorado in this series, one would be picking on the hope that Colorado stayed hot and that's it.
"Boston has them in every area.
"Even with that being said, this series is likely closer than expected.
"I say Boston in six."
White gives pitching and offensives nods to the Red Sox, but tosses the Rockies a defensive bone.
"One thing I found interesting about the Red Sox is the ALCS marked the first time all year their three starters (Beckett, Curt Schilling and Dice-K) were pulled back-to-back-to-back before they finished the fifth inning.," he said.
"Colorado has it together defensively.
"They also have games at home in which Boston gets no DH.
"I don't think the DH rule will hurt Colorado.
"They can take somebody off the bench to hit for the pitcher at Fenway, but Boston can't use the DH in Colorado."
White acknowledgeds both league reps have Big Mo going for them.
"They both have momentum, but it's hard to carry over momentum, especially after a layoff," White observed.
"I think a better phrase is 'great chemistry.'
"Both of these clubs have solid chemistry, but I think if you're talking talent, you have to go with the Red Sox."
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2007-10-23 07:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Great. For years, the Red Sox existed in the shadow of the New York Yankees and the Patriots were the sorriest joke in all of Pro-Sports.
But now things have changed. The Red Sox are doing well and have a good shot to win their 2nd World Series Championship. The Patriots are clearly the best team in the NFL and are a prohibitive favorite to go 19-0 and win thier 4th Super Bowl
Colts fans have a lot to be proud of too. For years the Pats and the Colts were the dregs of the NFL. I'm a Pats season ticket holder and about 10-15 years ago, you couldn't give away a ticket to the Pats Colts game (when they were both in the AFL East)
Now the Pats and the Colts are the 2 best NFL teams and the Bosox are the best team in the American League.
We've waited a long time for this and yes it is GREAT !!
2007-10-22 04:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by gotttalovittt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never thought we could replicate 2004 with both the Pats and Sox taking home championships. This is something all Boston fans need to embrace and enjoy this moment, because it will not last forever. There are kids and teenagers who never experienced the lows of the Pats and Sox and they think winning is something to be expected. Us older folks remember the days of Bill Buckner, Bucky "blank" Dent, and the butt kicking we got from the Bears and the Packers in the superbowls. I thought the best sports moment of my life was going to the Pats first superbowl win in New Orleans. I never imagined we would have two more since and a Sox championship. Shhh...don't wake me up from this awesome dream!! Go Sox!
2007-10-22 06:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by lkycharmz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was Celtics last championship? Promising yes but don't see them going from worst to first, Red Sox will lose to the Rockies but I do like Tom Brady as a quarterback & Pats are best team but doubt they go 16-0. Don't care for hockey
2007-10-22 07:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah...it is pretty awesome...I am thrilled for the Sox and Pats right now...and the Bruins look great too...hopefully they can take care of Montreal tonight...that would be the cherry on top of an amazing Boston sports weekend.
2007-10-22 04:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by JT-24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW.. You're so right. We should appreciate the fact that we have a great sports town and enjoy it every minute.
The Bruins are the ones shocking me.
Hopefully they keep playing well and I feel the Celtics are going to be awesome. Finally sports to watch during the winter.
2007-10-22 04:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Cody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Celtics are way over rated. Just because they got KG (who the Wolves should not have traded) and Ray Allen. They will not be a team that goes from worst to first. The Pats will lose, no doubt.
2007-10-22 05:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by JAck F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like the most beautiful woman in the room came up to me and suggested we go somewhere private. THAT'S what it feels like!
Sox in 6!
Pats 19-0 season!
Celts win #17!
2007-10-22 05:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do people keep on forgetting the NE Revolution? They are the best soccer team in their league.
Please include them. They will bring home the trophy this year.
Yes, Bostonians are on Cloud 9 right now.
2007-10-22 04:45:46 · answer #9 · answered by Deluxe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, we are loving it...and getting used to it.
But hey, it will end, and we will be in the slums again. Remember, it wasn't long ago that the Bruins and Celtics had the worst league records.
2007-10-22 04:44:36 · answer #10 · answered by Siggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New England/Boston area has got it going on. What can you say?
2007-10-22 04:32:12 · answer #11 · answered by Tazman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋