The Blue Jays were the odds on favorite to win the World Series in 2013 among oddsmakers. After a failure of a season, these guys are still placing way too much faith in the team. To have them listed as tied with the Rays for the 12th best odd to win the World Series is a joke. Stay away from this bet. The odd should be +3000 – and not +1800. Toronto is listed as tied for the 3rd favorite in the AL East, behind Boston and New York respectively. It could really be another last place finish in the Division for the Canadian franchise.

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The top 12 clubs have opened up a little lead on all of the guys tied for 14th, which includes the Royals and Indians (more of a longshot, but +300 and +200 more respectively.

The Dodgers continue to be the current leaders to take home the prize.  If they are able to land Masahiro Tanaka for any reason, their +700 will be even lower.

I still think the Rangers are a bit of a bargain at +1100. They are behind Boston and Detroit in the AL leaderboard.

I would wait for to place a bet on the Boston Red Sox, if you are so inclined, because they are said to be out of the running.  Since this is the case, whomever shall acquire the NPB superstar, their odds will lower – and Boston may rise after.

The AL East is reigning supreme in this with 4 of the top 12 spots being positioned by them.  The worst Division is the AL Central who only possess 1 member in the top 12.

The Yankees were +1500 last week, and now have moved up to +1400 with the A’s and the Braves.

Again, if they are to bring Tanaka in the fold, I believe they will blow the luxury tax out of the water next year.  If you want to bet this club to win, I suggest you do so now.

Next to the totals, I have weighed in on what I think the odd should be.

Despite having a decent offseason so far, the Royals come in as tied for 14th (with four other teams) at +2500. Worth noting is that they held the best record in the league during the 2nd half of play at 47 – 34. The odd has dipped in recent weeks, so there is some value there.

Odds To Win The 2014 World Series (Parenthesis Are the Odd I would give them)

1.  LA Dodgers +700 (+750)

2.  Washington Nationals +800 (+800)

3.  Detroit Tigers +900 (+1000)

T4. St. Louis Cardinals +1000 (+900)

T4. Boston Red Sox +1000 (+1100)

6.  Texas Rangers +1100 (+900)

T7. Oakland Athletics +1400 (+1500)

T7. Atlanta Braves +1400 (+1500)

T7. New York Yankees +1400 (+1300)

T10. LA Angels +1500 (+2500)

T10. Cincinnati Reds +1500 (+1700)

T12. Tampa Bay Rays +1800 (+1600)

T12. Toronto Blue Jays +1800 (+3000) (Worst Odd on the Board)

T14. Kansas City Royals +2500 (+2500)

T14. Cleveland Indians +2500 (+2600)

T14. San Francisco Giants +2500 (+2200) (good value)

T14. Pittsburgh Pirates +2500 (+2500)

T14. Baltimore Orioles +2500 (+3100)

T19.   Arizona Diamondbacks +3300 (+3300)

T19. Seattle Mariners +3300 (+3000)

21.   Philadelphia Phillies +3500 (+3500)

22. Milwaukee Brewers +4000 (+4000)

23.   Chicago White Sox +4500 (+4400)

T24.  Chicago Cubs +5500 (+5700)

T24. Colorado Rockies +5500 (+5000) (Great Value)

26.   San Diego Padres +6600 (+7000)

T27.   Minnesota Twins +8000 (+7700)

T27.   New York Mets +8000 (+7700)

29.   Miami Marlins +10000 (+10000)

30.   Houston Astros +25000 (+22000)

How can a team of 78 – 84 with vastly overrated and injured players be the 10th best favorite to win the World Series. Based on their winter so far, I think it will be tough for them to finish higher than 4th in the AL West. Steer clear from them.  Yes they have a few awesome offensive pieces on the club, but they are aging rapidly, have several guys that are going to fan north of 150 times this year, and their Starting Pitching and Bullpen are completely suspect.  They belong with that group at +2500 – that features the Indians, the Royals and the Pirates.  Clubs who all finished better in 2013 than Los Angeles,

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