Braves activate Smoltz from DL, to resume closer's role
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06/02/2008 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves activated pitcher John Smoltz from the 15-day disabled list prior to Monday's contest with the Florida Marlins.
Smoltz had been on the DL since April 28 with a severely inflamed biceps tendon and an inflamed rotator cuff.
Smoltz, who turned 41 on May 15, previously reported being in a lot of pain, after continually struggling in the later innings of his starts. The team then made the decision to move the veteran back into the closer's role upon his return.
After missing the entire 2000 season, the Braves moved Smoltz into a closing role in 2001, where the right-hander racked up 154 saves from 2001-2004, breaking the National League record for saves in a season with 55 in 2002.
Smoltz moved back to the rotation in 2005 and compiled a 47-26 record, including three consecutive years with at least 14 wins from 2005-2007.
Smoltz is 3-2 this season with a 2.00 earned-run average, 36 strikeouts and eight walks in 27 innings.
In a corresponding move, the team optioned reliever Phil Stockman to Triple-A Richmond.
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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