Tigers Odds to Win World Series
I was feeling overly optimistic 4-5 days ago and put down some bets on the Tigers to win the WS. They were 80-1 when I placed the bet. Yeah, I know it’s unlikely. Some reason I liked the play:
* Run Differential is the best in the American League. This was the largest factor for me.
* The recent call up of Max Clark. This was a nice addition.
* Troy Melton. Healthy and just a very good looking pitcher.
* Torkelson. He has been better as of late. 26 years old. I could see him being a 4-5 WAR player for the next few years. He is at the age and experience level where a breakthrough often occurs.
* McGonigle. Probably my favorite player in MLB and I guess I am just pulling for him and the Tigers to have a crazy run here and get to the postseason and maybe get deep into them.
If the Tigers make the playoffs I can always hedge my bet. This is certainly possible.
The odds since I made that bet have fallen to 75-1. If they have a good week that should fall a bit more.
Obviously a big week with them playing Cleveland and the White Sox.
Shaky 9th inning for Kenley tonight. Really bad. Somehow they hung on for the W.
I am not a Tigers fan per se, but I they are a fun team to root for right now. I hope they have a good run and give Detroit something to cheer about.