Angels come to terms with first-round pick Cowart

Baseball Betting Lines

08/16/2010 - Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced Monday they have agreed to terms with Kaleb Cowart, the first of the team's three first-round picks in the 2010 draft.

The Angels selected Cowart 18th overall out of Cook County High School in Adel, Georgia. The switch-hitter was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Baseball Player of the Year after he batted .654 with 11 home runs and 36 stolen bases at Cook County.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Cowart played third base at Cook County but also projects to be a right-handed pitcher. He had signed a letter of intent to play at Florida State, but joins the Angels instead.

"We're pleased to officially welcome Kaleb to our organization," said Eddie Bane, the team's director of scouting. "He will add to the talented pieces already in our farm system, and will play a large role in the future success of the Angels."

The Angels also selected pitcher Cameron Bedrosian (No.29) and center fielder Chevez Clarke (No.30) in the first round, and have already signed them.

Kisscasnio Baseball Betting News

<< Morales captures MLS Player of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 20 of the 2010 MLS season on Monday. Morales led Real Salt Lake to a 2-0 victory, scoring both goals

<< Colts DB Silva tears ACL, will miss season
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday reserve defensive back Jamie Silva will miss the entire 2010 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The injury happened during the Col

<< Peer exits Rogers Cup
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Israeli Shahar Peer went by way of an opening- round upset Monday at the $2 million Rogers Cup, a U.S. Open tune-up. Wimbledon quarterfinalist Kaia Kanepi, of Estonia, upended the 14th-seeded Peer in 6-3, 6-3

<< Zenyatta and Blame top thoroughbred poll
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Champion mare Zenyatta and Whitney champ Blame continue to lead the NTRA National Thoroughbred Poll. The top five positions remain unchanged from last week. Zenyatta, perfect this year in four starts, ag

<< Team USA turns the page
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With Mike Krzyzewski at the helm of USA Basketball, the operative word is always going to be "team." You probably aren't going to describe the 2010 USA Men's World Championship club with the adjective "dream"

Syracuse goal: keep improving >>
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -Doug Marrone instilled a measure of toughness in his rookie year as head coach at Syracuse. The transformation of the Orange from Big East doormat to contender is a long road, though.``Changing the culture and trying to create t

QB Rodgers not among Packers' preseason issues >>
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -The Green Bay Packers' preseason-opening loss to the Cleveland Browns might have given their fans cause for concern in several areas, but the most important player seemed to be in midseason form: quarterback Aaron Rodgers.While

Miller, Campbell build strong rapport for Raiders >>
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -With the Oakland Raiders in a 2-minute drill needing a touchdown at the end of practice, Jason Campbell got the offense started with two quick passes to tight end Zach Miller.Then with the Raiders near the goal line and only se

Aaron Schobel to retire >>
Pittsford, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel has decided he will retire. Schobel, who was released by the Bills earlier this month, told the team's website that he decided Friday he will retire

This Week in Golf - August 19th through August 22nd >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - JELD-WEN TRADITION, Crosswater Club at Sunriver, Sunriver, Oregon - The major championship season continues this week with the JELD-WEN Tradition. The Tradition is the fourth of five majors on the

MySportsbook.com: New College Football Clock Rules Examined

Coaches and bettors alike are desperate to make sense of the new time-keeping rules on the NCAA gridiron. One of the big stories to come out of the Ohio State-Texas clash last weekend was Texas coach Mack Brown's criticism of the NCAA's new clock rules that are intended to shorten the duration of college football games, therefore affecting college football betting.

"They scored with six minutes left and the game was over before we had a chance to do anything," Brown told ESPN.com. "I really hope whoever made these changes will go back and look them over."

Sure, it might be sour grapes; the Buckeyes thoroughly trounced the defending national champion Longhorns 24-7. However, Brown isn't alone in giving the changes their due thought. Bettors are also wondering about them, albeit for a completely different reason. Most experts agree that the changes will result in games being shortened by anywhere from 10 to 20 plays. The obvious consequence is lower scores, with more time rolling off the clock during changes of possession. (The Ohio State-Texas game flew well under the total of 52.)

According to research at the online sportsbook MySportsbook.com, more than 18 plays a game disappeared last weekend into thin air. That's a 10-percent reduction. In 2005, a typical game had 168.58 plays. For 2007 already, it's down to 150.26.

As a result, teams combined to gain an average of about 100 fewer yards a game last weekend versus the 2005 openers. Scoring was also down by about 4.5 points (attention Las Vegas sports lines).

Of course, oddsmakers were able to adjust to the changes before the season started. Proof of that came as the over went a balanced 8-9 at My Sportsbook on Saturday.

Other angles to consider:A shorter game should theoretically result in shorter lines. Whereas Team A might have been a 14-point favorite in a 168-play game (last year), if there are 10 percent less snaps in 2007, the line should also be reduced by 10 percent (to 13 or 12.5). Of course, this is an over-simplification of the matter, but something to keep in mind.
Less possessions means a better chance the game will be decided by three or seven points. For example, what might have been a 20-10 final score in 2005 may end at

17-10 in 2007. Granted, a 24-17 game last year might end at 21-17 these days, but the former - a three- or seven-point advantage being preserved as opposed to created - is the most likely scenario.

*UPDATE* - Sept. 25, 2007

New Clock Rules Boon for online bookmakers

By adjusting the time-keeping rules to shorten the duration of college football games, the NCAA hoped to make its product more enjoyable for the fans. While the NCAA's success in this regard is still up for debate, bookmakers couldn't be happier with the results.

"We are seeing a massive jump in college football betting," noted the MySportsbook.com management team. "With all the early Saturday games (12 a.m. ET) ending before the second wave begins (3:30 p.m. ET) - something that didn't always happen before the changes - bettors are now able to re-invest their winnings from the morning session in the afternoon games."

While not all bettors will choose to roll over their winnings, it doesn't take much for an impact to be seen on the bottom line. "Not all of the millions of dollars in morning payouts get re-bet. In fact, it's probably only 10 to 20 percent," noted the sportsbook management team. "Still, the increased football betting lines window will create a ton of growth for us over the course of the season."

About MySportsbook.com Sports Casino Poker
Since opening in 1997, MySportsbook.com Sports Casino Poker has been a leader in Internet wagering, providing single account access for sports and casino play. This sportsbook has a revolutionary payment method, Direct Bank Transfer, gives players a faster and more secure transaction option for both deposits and withdrawals. This Internet Sportsbook takes pride in offering an aggressive VIP rewards program, along with seasonal reduced juice specials and high parlay payout odds. MySportsbook.com has set new standards in the sports betting industry, from their fantastic customer service, industry leading bonuses, extensive selection of wager types and props, to the fastest payouts anywhere... MySportsbook.com is America's Sportsbook! Open an account today at MySportsbook.com Sports Casino Poker, or call toll-free 1-866-238-6648

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts Master Card needs.