Last Updated on February 11, 2010 11:28 pm by Anthony Rome
2010 AL Pennant Odds
With the 2010 MLB Season right around the corner, oddsmakers have released future odds for the American League Championship.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made the New York Yankees 3/2 favorites to win the 2010 American League Championship after winning the World Series last year. The team with the next best odds is the Boston Red Sox at 3/1 despite being knocked out in the first round of the MLB playoffs last season.
The Red Sox have favorable odds to win next year despite losing Jason Bay to the New York Mets via free agency. Boston has failed to add a comparable piece to counter Bay leaving, outside of the signing of Mike Cameron.
The club that knocked out the Red Sox, the Los Angeles Angels, is 7/1 to win the AL Pennant. The Halos made a significant move in the offseason when they signed 2009 World Series MVP Hideki Matsui.
Another team that made a splash in the offseason was the Seattle Mariners, who traded for former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. With one of the better rotations in the American League, the M’s (who are 8/1 to win the AL Pennant) have a decent shot of making a run this season.
One long shot to keep an eye on this season is the Texas Rangers, who are 12/1 to win the AL Championship. They have a great lineup capable of lighting up the scoreboard on a nightly basis, although their pitching will determine whether or not they have any success this season.
For a complete list of odds for the 2010 American League Championship, see below.
2010 American League Championship Odds to Win:
Baltimore Orioles 50/1
Boston Red Sox 3/1
Chicago White Sox 13/1
Cleveland Indians 35/1
Detroit Tigers 13/1
Kansas City Royals 40/1
Los Angeles Angels 7/1
Minnesota Twins 10/1
New York Yankees 3/2
Oakland Athletics 30/1
Seattle Mariners 8/1
Tampa Bay Rays 11/1
Texas Rangers 12/1
Toronto Blue Jays 50/1
Posted: 2/11/10 11:30PM ET