07/06/2008 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Sunday they have agreed to terms with closer Brad Lidge on a contract extension through 2011.
Lidge will get $37.5 million over the next three years with a club option for 2012.
The 31-year-old right-hander has had a great first half of 2008, compiling a record of 2-0 to go along with an earned run average of 0.77 in 35 games. He is a perfect 19-for-19 in save opportunities and is only one of two closers in the majors not to blow a save this season. New York Yankees superstar Mariano Rivera is the other.
Lidge, who was acquired from Houston this past November along with utility player Eric Bruntlett for outfielder Michael Bourn, pitcher Geoff Geary and minor-league third baseman Mike Costanzo, is 25-20 with 142 saves and a 3.10 ERA in 413 career contests.
<< Nadal takes opening set of Wimbledon final
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rafael Nadal has captured the opening set
of the men's final at Wimbledon, 6-4, over Roger Federer.
Nadal gained a quick break of serve in the third game when Federer managed to
put only one first serve
<< Wimbledon men's final under way
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Play has begun in the men's final at
Wimbledon after a rain delay of nearly 30 minutes.
Roger Federer will try for his sixth straight title at the All England Club
and will do so against Rafael
<< Rain delays start of Wimbledon final
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rain has delayed the start of the men's
final at Wimbledon.
Roger Federer will try for his sixth straight title at the All England Club
and will do so against Rafael Nadal. Federer has beaten Nadal
<< Mariners edge Tigers
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Clement delivered a pair of home runs,
including a game-winning, two-run shot in the eighth, as the Seattle Mariners
downed the Detroit Tigers, 3-2, in the third of a four-game set at Safeco
Field.
Lee leads Tribe in finale at Minnesota >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians have lost seven consecutive games,
and they will attempt to avoid a weekend sweep at the hands of the red-hot
Minnesota Twins today at the Metrodome.
At this point, it would be surprising i
A's wrap up set with White Sox in Windy City >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics conclude a
four-game series this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
In Saturday's game, Nick Swisher, Brian Anderson and Alexi Ramirez each
homered to back a terrific
Rays continue series with KC >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays carry a six-game winning streak into
today's matchup with Kansas City, the third of four weekend contests.
On Saturday, Ben Zobrist tripled and homered, and Andy Sonnanstine threw seven
shutout inni
Texas concludes set in Baltimore >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles conclude a
three-game weekend series today from Camden Yards.
Ian Kinsler smashed a two-run homer on Saturday to help the Rangers to a 5-3
win in the middle portion of a t
American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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