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NBX Wisegirl Angie is psyched that the World Series and the final round of NBX's MLB World Sports Betting Championships start today. So, here are some trends you might wanna consider before sending in your Play of the Day pick...
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Rockies are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 9-2 in Francis' last 11 starts as a road dog.
Red Sox are 7-1 in Beckett's last 8 interleague starts.
Rockies are 9-26 in their last 35 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Beckett's last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
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Throwin Heat - Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker is now managing the Reds. I spoke with Dusty and it sounds like Cincy told him everything he wanted to hear. The trouble is this ball club is coming off of seven straight losing seasons and is nowhere close to being a contender.
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The Reds only have two dependable starting pitchers, Arroyo and Harang, and their bullpen ranked 27th in the majors this season. Since they don't have a lot of organizational depth, it will be difficult for them to improve their pitching from within. Their GM, Wayne Krivsky, is more than capable of acquiring quality free agents, but there isn't a whole lot out there right now for him to go after. And, without stronger pitching, it will be very tough for them to improve dramatically.
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So, why did Bake take this job? Well, if you ask him he'll tell you he likes the challenge of turning a ball club around. If you ask me I think the real reasons were money and opportunity. Eleven million over three years is tough to turn down. And, if Dusty didn't take this job who knows how much longer it would be until he got another chance to manage a ball club. Bake didn't do a bad job at ESPN, but I don't think he wanted to do that again this year. Plus, the longer you stay away from this sport, the tougher it is to get back into it.
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Bottom line... If I were a manager of Dusty's caliber it would be difficult for me to take that job because I simply don't see Cincy turning around within a three year period. The only good thing is, if he can get them above .500 within three years he'll be considered for just about any opening in the league after that. However, if they have three losing seasons, he'll be back on ESPN four years from now.
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Dave Stewart is NBX's MLB analyst and enjoyed an illustrious 17 year MLB pitching career. He's the owner of three World Series rings and was named World Series MVP in 1989. He drops some serious knowledge in his Throwin Heat posts on a regular basis and sponsors a free weekly baseball contest on NBX.com.

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NBX Wisegirl Lisa is diggin the NLCS and the 2nd Round of NBX's MLB World Sports Betting Championships. However, she also loves football. So, here are some MLB and NFL trends you might wanna consider before sending in your Play of the Day picks today...
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D-Backs are 4-1 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
D-Backs are 2-8 in Hernandez's last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in Fogg's last 5 starts as a favorite.
Pats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss ATS.
Pats are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a dog of 3.5-10.0.
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NBX Wisegirl Julie is keeping a close eye on the action in Round 2 of NBX's MLB World Sports Betting Championships. And, she thinks the following MLB trends are worth checking out before making your Play of the Day pick...
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Indians are 11-1 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 playoff home games.
Indians are 5-0 in Sabathia's last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Sox are 11-1 in Beckett's last 12 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Indians are 1-5 in Sabathia's last 6 starts vs. Red Sox.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
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Throwin Heat - Joe Torre

In my opinion, getting rid of Torre's a mistake. New York has made the playoffs every season since he's been their manager, with six World Series appearances and four wins. The Yankees are a very tough team to manage for a variety of reasons... Steinbrenner, the number of star players, and the high expectations that come with having the highest payroll in the majors. However, Torre's used to the situation there, appears to be perfectly content managing in New York, and is the best guy for the job.
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The players on that team respond well to Joe Torre, and he deserves a lot of the credit for their second half run. The ship's gonna go like the captain goes, and Torre has a great ability to keep guys focused and pointed in the right direction. As a result, this team was able to salvage what started out as a terrible season and turn it into a playoff spot. The Yankees have had vulnerable pitching for the last three seasons, and it's their offense that's been winning games for them. Torre shouldn't be taking the heat for poor pitching. It's Cashman's responsibility as GM to sign the pitching talent, and it's Torre's job to manage those pitchers.
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One name that's been thrown out as a possible replacement for Torre is La Russa. I don't see Tony staying in St Louis because he and Jocketty were a team. Now that Walt's no longer there, La Russa will probably want to do something different. However, even if Jocketty was still the GM Tony would probably still be contemplating taking a year off after such a tough season. Either way, I don't see La Russa going someplace where he has to deal with an owner like Steinbrenner at this point in his career.
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Two other names that have been mentioned are Don Mattingly and Joe Girardi. If Torre doesn't return and La Russa passes, Don should get the job. Mattingly's a better choice than Girardi because he's a true Yankee.
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Bottom line... The trouble with a team that has a meddlesome owner, like New York, is that you don't know where to place blame. One thing's for sure, if Joe does get the axe, he'll get a job managing somewhere else if he wants.
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Dave Stewart is NBX's MLB analyst and enjoyed an illustrious 17 year MLB pitching career. He's the owner of three World Series rings and was named World Series MVP in 1989. He drops some serious knowledge in his Throwin Heat posts on a regular basis and sponsors a free weekly baseball contest on NBX.com.

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NBX Wisegirl Jen can't wait to see who's going to go big in Round 2 of NBX's MLB World Sports Betting Championships. And, she thinks the following MLB trends are worth considering before sending in your Play of the Day pick today...
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Rockies are 14-2 in their last 16 games as a dog.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 4-1 in Francis' last 5 road starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks are 10-1 in Webb's last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 0-5 in Francis' last 5 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Webb's last 7 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.
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Throwin Heat - Post-season Predictions

I ended up at .500 with my predictions back in March. I picked NYY, DET, LAA, PHI, CHI and LAD to all win their respective divisions. The Yankees and Tigers each finished up a respectable second, but the Dodgers definitely let me down. Well, now it's show-time. So, here are my post-season predictions...
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LAA/BOS... These are two excellent teams filled with great players and big bats. However, I like the Angels to come out of this one for no other reason than their pitching. It's a tough call because the Red Sox have a great pitching staff as well, but I simply have more confidence in the guys the Angels will be sending to the mound.
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CHI/AZ... I picked the Cubs to win the NL Central this season, but I'm going with the Diamondbacks in this series. Arizona scratched and scraped to get here and I like their starters and bullpen. They've been doing the little things well and have guys who go out and get it done in clutch situations.
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NYY/CLE... Even though I picked the Yankees to come out on top in the AL East, I'm liking the Indians to advance to the ALCS. Cleveland is a great hitting ball club with five guys who hit 21 or more homers this season. However, they also have three great starters in Sabathia, Carmona and Westbrook. There's no doubt that New York also has a ton of offensive fire power, but Cleveland has better pitching all the way through than the Yanks. Not only do I like the Indians in this series, but I also like them over the Angels to keep rolling on through to the main event.
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COL/PHI... I thought the Phillies would be tough before the season started, but I'm going with the Rockies. Nobody saw this team coming, but they're not a secret anymore. Like Arizona, this team scratched and scraped their way here, but had an even tougher road. Colorado is filled with young, hungry players who are not only talented, but also have great intangibles. With some teams it's helpful to have playoff experience. However, I don't think this team's lack of experience matters. The Rockies are playing great ball and their intensity and tenaciousness in that final game against the Padres was truly impressive. This team is gonna win it all.
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Recap... ALCS: LAA/CLE... NLCS: AZ/COL... WS: CLE/COL... 2007 Champ: COL
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Dave Stewart is NBX's MLB analyst and enjoyed an illustrious 17 year MLB pitching career. He's the owner of three World Series rings and was named World Series MVP in 1989. He drops some serious knowledge in his Throwin Heat posts on a regular basis and sponsors a free weekly baseball contest on NBX.com.

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NBX Wisegirl Ashley can't wait to see who's going to go big in Round 1 of NBX's MLB World Sports Betting Championships. And, she thinks the following MLB trends are worth considering before sending in your Play of the Day pick today...
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Yankees are 9-2 in Wang's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games in Cleveland.
Indians are 5-0 in Sabathia's last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 0-6 in Sabathia's last 6 starts vs. Yankees.
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NBX Wisegirl Cora is psyched that NBX's 2007 MLB World Sports Betting Championships starts today. And, she thinks the following MLB trends are worth checking out before making your Play of the Day pick...
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Cubs are 13-3 in Zambrano's last 16 starts as a dog.
D-Backs are 4-1 in Webb's last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 9-1 in Zambrano's last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
D-Backs are 9-2 in their last 11 home games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
D-Backs are 4-1 in Webb's last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
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