FIFA's World Cup Final

Winner

Japan +160

USA -200

Regulation Time

Japan +300

USA -115

Draw +225

Pick (+200)

Pick (-275)

O 2½ Goals (+115)

U 2½ Goals (-150)

Props

Half Time Result

Japan 3/1

USA 7/4

Draw 11/10

Half Time/Full Time

Japan/Japan 5/1

Japan/Draw 14/1

Japan/USA 25/1

Draw/Japan 13/2

Draw/Draw 7/2

Draw/USA 7/2

USA/Japan 40/1

USA/Draw 14/1

USA/USA 2/1

Correct Score

Japan 1-0 8/1

Japan 2-0 14/1

Japan 2-1 11/1

Japan 3-0 40/1

Japan 3-1 33/1

Japan 3-2 33/1

Japan 4-0 125/1

Draw 0-0 8/1

Draw 1-1 11/2

Draw 2-2 14/1

Draw 3-3 66/1

USA 1-0 11/2

USA 2-0 8/1

USA 2-1 8/1

USA 3-0 16/1

USA 3-1 16/1

USA 3-2 28/1

USA 4-0 40/1

Any Other Score 5/2

First Team To Score

Japan +150

USA -150

No Goal +800

Last Team To Score

Japan +150

USA -150

No Goal +800

Over/Under 0.5 Goals

Over 0.5 -2000

Under 0.5 +800

Over/Under 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 -275

Under 1.5 +200

Over/Under 3.5 Goals

Over 3.5 +300

Under 3.5 -450

Over/Under 4.5 Goals

Over 4.5 +650

Under 4.5 -1200

First Goalscorer (Non starters void)

20. Abby Wambach (USA) 5/1

8. Amy Rodriguez (USA) 6/1

12. Lauren Cheney (USA) 13/2

10. Homare Sawa (Japan) 7/1

17. Yuki Nagasato (Japan) 7/1

13. Alex Morgan (USA) 8/1

18. Karina Maruyama (Japan) 8/1

19. Megumi Takase (Japan) 8/1

11. Shinobu Ohno (Japan) 8/1

10. Carli Lloyd (USA) 15/2

9. Heather O'Reilly (USA) 15/2

7. Shannon Boxx (USA) 15/2

9. Nahomi Kawasumi (Japan) 17/2

20. Mana Iwabuchi (Japan) 10/1

15. Megan Rapinoe (USA) 10/1

5. Kelley O'Hara (USA) 14/1

17. Tobin Heath (USA) 14/1

7. Kozue Ando (Japan) 16/1

8. Aya Miyama (Japan) 18/1

14. Megumi Kamionobe (Japan) 18/1

13. Rumi Utsugi (Japan) 18/1

16. Lori Lindsey (USA) 22/1

16. Asuna Tanaka (Japan) 25/1

6. Mizuho Sakaguchi (Japan) 25/1

2. Yukari Kinga (Japan) 28/1

11. Ali Krieger (USA) 28/1

3. Azusa Iwashimizu (Japan) 33/1

4. Becky Sauerbrunn (USA) 33/1

3. Christie Rampone (USA) 40/1

2. Heather Mitts (USA) 40/1

15. Aya Sameshima (Japan) 50/1

6. Amy Le Peilbet (USA) 50/1

5. Kyoko Yano (Japan) 50/1

4. Saki Kumagai (Japan) 50/1

14. Stephanie Cox (USA) 50/1

No Goalscorer 8/1

Will Both Teams Score?

Yes -115

No -115

Method of Victory

Japan in Regulation Time 3/1

Japan in Extra Time 12/1

Japan on Penalties 10/1

USA in Regulation Time 20/23

USA in Extra Time 15/2

USA on Penalties 9/1

Half Time Correct Score

Japan 1-0 9/2

Japan 2-0 20/1

Japan 2-1 30/1

Draw 0-0 3/2

Draw 1-1 13/2

Draw 2-2 50/1

USA 1-0 11/4

USA 2-0 9/1

USA 2-1 20/1

Any Other Score 10/1

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The Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Canad Inns Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stampeders listed as 3-point favorites versus the Blue Bombers, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

Henry Burris threw three touchdown passes in Week 2 to lead the Stampeders to a 34-32 win over the Lions.

The Lions had been favored by 3 points at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (54).

Buck Pierce threw for 165 yards in Week 2 as the Blue Bombers held off the Argonauts for a 22-16 victory.

The Blue Bombers managed to cover the 1-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (47.5).

Current streak: Winnipeg has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Calgary: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Winnipeg: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS

Calgary most recently: When playing in July are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in July are 5-5 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 13 of Calgary's last 16 games Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary Winnipeg is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Next up: Calgary home to Edmonton, Saturday, July 23 Winnipeg at Toronto, Saturday, July 23

CFL Preview: Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at PETCO Park.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Madison Bumgarner in this one. Lefthander Bumgarner is 4-9 this season with a 3.87 ERA.

The Padres will counter Bumgarner with Aaron Harang. Righthander Harang has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 7-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 101-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

The Giants were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got San Francisco at -151 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Padres were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Dodgers. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: San Francisco has won 2 straight games. San Diego has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: San Francisco: 52-40 SU San Diego: 40-52 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing San Diego are 2-8 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

San Diego most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing San Francisco are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing San Diego San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing on the road against San Diego San Diego is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Diego's last 17 games when playing at home against San Francisco

Next up: San Diego home to San Francisco, Friday, July 15

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The Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Camden Yards.

Justin Masterson will be the starting pitcher for the Indians on this day. Righthander Masterson is 7-6 this season with a 2.66 ERA.

It'll be Jeremy Guthrie toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Righthander Guthrie is 3-11 with a 4.26 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 7-1 result against the Blue Jays on July 10. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at +115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Baltimore lost its last outing, an 8-6 result against the Red Sox on July 10. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at -161 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games. Baltimore has lost 7 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 47-42 SU Baltimore: 36-52 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Baltimore most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 5-5 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 1-9

A few trends to consider: Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cleveland's last 19 games when playing Baltimore The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 19 games when playing Cleveland Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: Baltimore home to Cleveland, Friday, July 15

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles

Online Gambling -- The Golden Age of the Industry

You look up and see a guy fall out of a second story window and land on the roof of the hotel restaurant. He climbs down the drain pipe, brushes himself off and sidles up to the bar for another drink. The bar is packed to standing room only like cocktail hour at the United Nations. Americans and Canadians, Brits, Czechs, Norwegians and Swiss, Latinos from every corner of Central and South America. Lively conversation, jokes and debates abound all around you, creating a humming buzz of camaraderie. Everywhere beautiful Latinas in bikinis are wandering around calling all the guys "Papi".

You're pool side at the Omni Hotel on Margarita Island and the year is 1999.

Back in those days no one was trying to get listed on the stock exchange and conquer the world. The college marketing graduates and corporate suits hadn't infiltrated the management of the books yet. The bookies were happy just to slice out their little piece of paradise, take the bets and collect their money. These were what you might call the golden years of offshore gambling. Anyone who was there in those days can consider themself a true veteran of the industry, innovators who have made it what it is today.

They lived like Kings, everyone walking around with great wads of Dollars and Bolivars falling out of their pocket, living in beach front condos guarded by guys with shotguns. Every night eating steak and fresh seafood in the finest restaurants washed down with bottles of fine wine from Chile or Argentina. Afterwards heading out to the crowded discos and rubbing elbows with the European tourists and dancing the night away with Venezuelan party girls. Rock stars living in a wild west playground.

The only rule was to make it to work the next day, whatever your condition, and take the money from the millions of people around the world clamoring to bet on Sports and Casino games from the comfort and privacy of their own home. The internet was exploding and gambling was in high demand.

In an unregulated business they conducted themselves according to the age old code of honor for bookies, never welch on a bet. This system worked because in the beginning most of the guys who started the offshore business had already been booking for years somewhere else. It wasn't even a question for them, they thought of themselves as an extension of Las Vegas.

13 years later and online gambling is stronger than it?s ever been. There is one constant in this business and that is change, those who have been adaptable and kept pace with technology like Pinnacle and The Greek are still around today. Many solid new books like EZStreetSports are emerging staffed with veteran employees who have been in the industry for years and understand what players want and how to succeed.

The industry today has matured, it doesn't "party" as much anymore. It's older and wiser, conscientious of its public image and it treats its customers and runs its day to day business in a more professional manner. All these things make for great customer experience in a solid industry but it's still fun to look back and remember the good old days. Never forget where you came from.

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MLB Mid Season

Odds to win the 2011 World Series

Philadelphia Phillies 11/4

Boston Red Sox 7/2

New York Yankees 6/1

Atlanta Braves 14/1

Texas Rangers 15/1

San Francisco Giants 16/1

Milwaukee Brewers 16/1

Detroit Tigers 18/1

St. Louis Cardinals 20/1

Tampa Bay Rays 28/1

Cincinnati Reds 28/1

Los Angeles Angels 30/1

Chicago White Sox 30/1

Cleveland Indians 35/1

Arizona Diamondbacks 35/1

Colorado Rockies 40/1

Pittsburgh Pirates 50/1

Seattle Mariners 60/1

Minnesota Twins 65/1

Oakland Athletics 100/1

Toronto Blue Jays 125/1

New York Mets 125/1

Florida Marlins 200/1

Washington Nationals 200/1

Los Angeles Dodgers 200/1

San Diego Padres 250/1

Baltimore Orioles 300/1

Kansas City Royals 300/1

Chicago Cubs 300/1

Houston Astros 500/1

Odds to win the 2011 AL Pennant

Boston Red Sox 8/5

New York Yankees 11/4

Texas Rangers 15/2

Detroit Tigers 10/1

Los Angeles Angels 15/1

Chicago White Sox 15/1

Tampa Bay Rays 15/1

Cleveland Indians 18/1

Seattle Mariners 28/1

Minnesota Twins 30/1

Oakland Athletics 45/1

Toronto Blue Jays 60/1

Baltimore Orioles 150/1

Kansas City Royals 150/1

Odds to win the 2011 NL Pennant

Philadelphia Phillies 11/10

Atlanta Braves 6/1

San Francisco Giants 7/1

Milwaukee Brewers 15/2

St. Louis Cardinals 10/1

Cincinnati Reds 15/1

Arizona Diamondbacks 16/1

Colorado Rockies 20/1

Pittsburgh Pirates 22/1

New York Mets 60/1

Los Angeles Dodgers 80/1

Washington Nationals 100/1

Florida Marlins 100/1

San Diego Padres 125/1

Chicago Cubs 150/1

Houston Astros 250/1

Odds to win the 2011 AL East

Boston Red Sox 1/2

New York Yankees 8/5

Tampa Bay Rays 15/1

Odds to win the 2011 AL Central

Detroit Tigers 13/10

Chicago White Sox 5/2

Cleveland Indians 3/1

Minnesota Twins 5/1

Odds to win the 2011 AL West

Texas Rangers 4/9

Los Angeles Angels 19/10

Seattle Mariners 12/1

Oakland Athletics 25/1

Odds to win the 2011 NL East

Philadelphia Phillies 1/5

Atlanta Braves 3/1

Odds to win the 2011 NL Central

Milwaukee Brewers 13/10

St. Louis Cardinals 7/5

Cincinnati Reds 7/2

Pittsburgh Pirates 10/1

Odds to win the 2011 NL West

San Francisco Giants 1/3

Arizona Diamondbacks 3/1

Colorado Rockies 8/1

Who will hit the most Home Runs in the 2011 Regular Season?

Jose Bautista (TOR) 2/5

Mark Teixeira (NYY) 11/2

Curtis Granderson (NYY) 15/2

Lance Berkman (STL) 10/1

Prince Fielder (MIL) 16/1

Paul Konerko (CWS) 16/1

Nelson Cruz (TEX) 16/1

Matt Kemp (LAD) 20/1

Jay Bruce (CIN) 30/1

Mark Reynolds (BAL) 30/1

David Ortiz (BOS) 30/1

Albert Pujols (STL) 50/1

Field 10/1

Odds to Win the 2011 AL Cy Young

Justin Verlander (DET) 5/4

Jered Weaver (LAA) 2/1

C.C. Sabathia (NYY) 3/1

Dan Haren (LAA) 10/1

Josh Beckett (BOS) 12/1

James Shields (TB) 15/1

Field 11/2

Odds to Win the 2011 NL Cy Young

Roy Halladay (PHI) 3/2

Jair Jurrjens (ATL) 7/4

Cliff Lee (PHI) 5/1

Cole Hamels (PHI) 11/2

Tommy Hanson (ATL) 12/1

Clayton Kershaw (LAD) 12/1

Field 9/2

Odds to Win 2011 AL MVP

Adrian Gonzalez (BOS) 4/5

Jose Bautista (TOR) 5/4

Miguel Cabrera (DET) 15/2

Paul Konerko (CWS) 15/1

Jered Weaver (LAA) 20/1

Justin Verlander (DET) 25/1

Field 11/2

Odds to Win 2011 AL MVP

Jose Reyes (NYM) 3/1

Prince Fielder (MIL) 7/2

Ryan Braun (MIL) 5/1

Matt Kemp (LAD) 5/1

Joey Votto (CIN) 8/1

Lance Berkman (STL) 16/1

Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 16/1

Justin Upton (ARI) 18/1

Brian McCann (ATL) 20/1

Albert Pujols (STL) 20/1

Hunter Pence (HOU) 30/1

Field 4/1

How many managers will be fired between July 15th and the last day of the MLB Regular Season?

Over ½ (-250)

Under ½ (+170)

Will MLB add to what instant replay can be used for in a game for the 2012 Season?

Yes +200

No -300

Will Roger Clemens serve any jail time as a result of his current court case?

Yes -120

No -120

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The Edmonton Eskimos will look to make it three in a row when they host the B.C. Lions this weekend, the Saturday night CFL betting board has them pitted against a division rival desperate for a win.

If the Lions can scratch and paw their way to a victory, it will be their first of an already-frustrating campaign. After falling behind the Montreal Alouettes by four points in Week 1, the Lions lost to the Calgary Stampeders by just two the last time out.

The Eskimos, in contrast, have made short work of both the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats - there?s a reason they sit in a dangerous position on the CFL futures board with 13/2 odds of winning the Grey Cup.

Behind only the Alouettes and Stampeders, the Eskimos are fast becoming a team to consider down the stretch, but can they contend with the best just a year removed from finishing dead last in the CFL's West Division? There's a reason these teams play a full 18-game season.

If Edmonton can continue to dispose of reigning playoff teams, however, we may see a new force in the West.

Has B.C. been unfairly punished by a tough schedule to start the year? Calgary and Montreal did finish first and second league-wide in 2010.

If one thing is for sure, it's that there will be a lot more to the upcoming tilt than simply an undefeated team playing a winless one.

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Odds to Win CFL Grey Cup 2011

Week 2 Current Odds

BC Lions 13/2 15/2

Calgary Stampeders 7/2 7/2

Edmonton Eskimos 7/1 13/2

Hamilton Tiger-Cats 15/2 9/1

Montreal Alouettes 9/4 2/1

Saskatchewan Roughriders 8/1 9/1

Toronto Argonauts 7/1 8/1

Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11/1 8/1

WEEK 3 SPECIALS

Will Anthony Calvillo (MTL) break the All Time TD Pass record vs the Argonauts in Week 3?

Yes -1200

No +650

Will Anthony Calvillo (MTL) break the All Time TD Pass record in the 1st Quarter vs the Argonauts in Week 3?

Yes +120

No -150

Who will catch Anthony Calvillo's record breaking TD Pass?

Jamel Richardson 1/1

S.J. Green 5/2

Brian Bratton 3/1

Brandon Whitaker 11/2

Field 5/1

Total Interceptions thrown by Darian Durant and Kevin Glenn combined in Week 3

Over/Under 2.5

How many times will Buck Pierce be sacked in Week 3?

Over/Under 1.5

Total Rushing Yards by Jeff Johnson in Week 3?

Over/Under 50.5

Total Rushing Yards by Jerome Messam in Week 3?

Over/Under 67.5

How many undefeated teams will there be after Week 3?

Over/Under 2.5

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GIQ Flaschback: MLB Baseball All Star Game: Changes should Come after Epic Battle

MLB Baseball All Star Game: Changes should Come after Epic Battle July 17, 2008

By: Dirty -- GamblingIQ.com

The All Star Break in Major League Baseball was one to Remember this year all the way around. Who could ask for anything better? You had three things that should make this the last In-Season All Star Game in Major League Baseball History.

• You had the game being played at the most recognized and celebrated Stadium in the History of all sports, Yankee Stadium. It is the Shrine's last year of being an active ball park before the Yankees move across the street into the new $1.2 billion Yankee Stadium. The old one will be turned into a Monument park and Museum and still host some amateur games the last I heard. I am just grateful they are not putting the wrecking ball to it like happens to most old stadiums. This was a perfect game, in the perfect setting for the Last All Star game to be held in Yankee Stadium.

• Josh Hamilton hitting 28 homers in the first Round. Some of them made you think Zeus, the ancient Greek God, had been reincarnated and was bringing thunder and lighting with him. He hit one completely out of Yankee Stadium and ended with 35 total homeruns. Sure he didn't win the competition as he had worn himself out with his God like feats in round one. Anyone watching could tell this kid who has battled back from self inflicted drug problems, and being out of baseball 3 years, was having the time of his life. He was feeding off the atmosphere and truly relished every moment. He would go from signing autographs between pitches to hitting 500' blasts into the Gotham night. You got the feeling that this kid was Superman on this particular night. This young man should be a role model for any young player growing up today. He plays the game the right way, he appreciates what he has, and he is genuinely a great guy. Josh Hamilton battled back from the dredges of the drug culture and has proven that anyone can become a success with hard work and the right attitude.

• Before the game the Stage was set with the unveiling of the All Time All Star Game team. It was very emotional and electric to see the stars of yesteryear. "The Boss" George Steinbrenner even made an appearance. The All Star Game Itself was a Instant Classic. The American League won an epic battle that seemed like it was going to last forever. It was like a boxing Match in the Rocky movies, but the heavy hitting was done by the pitching and defense of each team. The American League extended its winning streak to 12 straight with a Sac fly in the bottom of the 15th. You could feel each teams intesity growing throughout the game and by the 4th inning you got the feeling that these guys were here to play baseball and not put on an exhibition that was no fun to watch. Sadly the past 15 or so All Star games were nothing more than Big league players in their Uniforms acting like they were playing whiffel ball in their back yard. Not in this game. You could feel the excitement every inning. You could see the excitement, and the agony, on the players faces on almost every play. You had guys sliding hard into bases, trying to take catchers out, and you had pitchers working on 2 days rest that had thrown 100 pitches the game before. This was a throwback to the All Star Games to yesteryear.

Now lets get to the Changes I think Should be Made. You could have not written a better script to end something than what took place on Monday and Tuesday in The Bronx. Let the in season All Star Game end on a high note like it deserves. Now lets do something drastic. Lets end it and make it a 7 game series after the World Series is over. There are many reason to do this and Here are my thoughts

1. You get rid of the silliest thing in sports -- Letting the Home team in the World Series be determined in a what is usuall nothing more than a scrimmage.
2. You will get home field Advantage going back to how it should be. Either rotate it every year, or let the team with the best record have it..
3. You still have an All Star break to honor the guys in the Mid Summer Classic. You have a first half All Star Team and a Full Season All Star Team. The one in July can still be had like always. Only difference is you will Honor the guys who had a great first half of the season. You have the Homerun Derb, the Celebrity Softball game, etc on Monday. Then on Tuesday you have a Old Timers game like they used to have all the time and then you have a Rookies Vs. Sophmores in a "Future Stars" game that lasts 7 innings. You can also throw in a skills challenge, a Father and Son/Daughter Softball game, or anything the players want to have. It is their 3 day break. To increase fan interaction let so many lucky fans come down to the field and try to hit or strike out their favorite Super Star. Have a make a wish foundation bring in some kids with severe illnesses come in and spend some time with their Favorite player. Just make it where it is fun and relaxing and the guys get a 3 day break from the daily grind of a 162 game schedule. You would get all the players and their families there even if they were injured for a fun and relaxing time.
4. 4. Full Season All Star Series would be held after the World Series. Voting would be done like it is now but wouldn't start until August 1 and would end the last day of the regular season. Our Stars are already going to Japan and other countries to play in Exhibition games, why not let them do it here in America for the fans that pay their salaires and support their teams. The games would be played in warm weather cities or in domes. The Fans would turn out and you would get a sweet TV deal to air the games during the week to fill the void on no Midweek football at that point. The stars would be more apt to play as they would not be as worried about getting injured and ruining their 2nd half of the season. Teams would let their stars play for the same reason. Pitchers could make more than a token appearance. You could add spots to the roster so more players from the lesser teams could make it. If you are a Royals fan you could see your guy play a good bit instead of pinch hit.

I could keep on and will maybe if I get some good feedback on this idea. I believe it would go along way in bridging the gap between baseball and the fans that have been alienated by the Strike, Steroids, and that idiot Bud Selig ruining the game we love as an owner acting like a Commisioner.

Lets get America's Pastime back to where it belongs...... A Fan Favorite and something we enjoy watching and talking about and as far away from all the black eyes the sport has suffered the past 15 years.

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GIQ Flashback: Major League Baseball -- How To Bring it Into the 21st Century and Shorten the Post Season

In MLB the teams play 162 games over the course of a season... these guys are used to playing 28 out of 30/31 days a month and are conditioned This way...... Then when they hit the playoffs they may play 3 times a week... If a team goes to the limit in all 3 series (5,7,7) That means they will play 19 games in 35 days....This does not sit well with Fans and Players..... players don't want to play and have 4 days off.... Yankees and Angels won on Sunday and don't play until Friday....Give me a break... Start the fucker on Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest.... Phillies Clinched Monday... Start Wednesday....

No excuse in this and it does not let the best team always win in the post season... It took a 4-5 man rotation to get you into the playoffs and it should take one to win the World Series... The way the games are spread out a team with two very good pitchers and mediocre pitcher who gets hot has a great shot at winning a series and rarely pitch on short rest....

Here are my Solutions

• Start the playoffs Two days after the Regular Season Ends...
• Extend the Division Series to 7 games so a good two man rotation can't win it
• Play the Games 2-3-2 Just like they used to with one travel day between .. the 2nd and 3rd dames and the 5th and 6th games ...That means if you go 7 games it takes 9 days to play the series....so if you start the Division series near October 1st you can start the 2nd round usually by the 12th....
• Then have 2-3-2 in the ALCS and NLCS and do the same thing... That means you can start by October 23rd or so ...
• Then have the World Series on an alternating basis between the NL and the AL or at worst case the team with the Best record gets home field.. not this asinine way of doing with the AS Winners....
• Start the WS two days after the ALCS and NLCS... that way we are done by the end of October usually.....
• The Reason this will happen is the chances of All Series in Both leagues going to the limit are slim....the next series would start two days after the end of the series just finished.. so if Both Division series ends in 5 games then you don't wait until the 12th... you start 2 days after the DS is finished...

Also Another Thing I would do is Have the All Star Game in July as Normal, but give the players some rest instead of being so rushed ... let them lounge around the day before and after the AS Game... It is a needed break and I think you will see more participation in the game and Extra activities if you do what I am suggesting in the Next Paragraph.

Push the HR Derby, Celebrity Softball Game with HOF'ers, The Future Stars Games and even Add a Old Timers Game and have it the Day before the World Series Starts in the Host City.... Start at 9 AM in the Morning with some Interactive activities for the Fans outside the park and make it Kid Friendly . Start the Festivities at 12 noon with the Futures game and then cap it off at 8 at night with the HR Derby. Have a great day of laid back baseball fun and get the whole sport behind the World Series instead of just the two Cities Involved and Die hard Baseball Fans.

Baseball is still a great sport and has a lot to offer, but they need to come out of the stone ages. I am a baseball purist and hate the Wild Card, Interleague play and the DH, but baseball has already crossed those bridges and will not look back. It is Time to bring it into the Here and Now and quit being wishy washy on whether you want to hold onto tradition or truly become a 21st Century sport and gain New fans for a sport that is being left behind by the NFL Promotion Machine.

Good Luck in the Playoffs!!!!!

Dirty
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Major League Baseball -- How To Bring it Into the 21st Century and Shorten the Post Season