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VisorMan · Apr 20, 2006, 10:31 AM

Betting sports is one of my hobbies. I dont call it "betting" I call it "Sports Investment" Like we take a risk like stock marketers take a risk to buy stocks

I have been betting for 5 years and always make profit yearly because i use strict money management.

VisorMan · Apr 20, 2006, 10:32 AM

by the way If i do good this summer, I am planning to use my winning money to buy powerbook

rickey939 · Apr 20, 2006, 11:42 AM

Do you bet against Rickey Henderson?

davesimondotcom · Apr 20, 2006, 11:56 AM

The only betting I do on sports is a friendly $20/year NFL pool. Never anything more than that.

Is VisorMan an alias for Pete Rose or Michael Jordan?

I loved Pete, but there is just no excuse to bet on baseball when you are a pro. Even in the minor league locker rooms there are big posters warning against it.

VisorMan · Apr 20, 2006, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Do you bet against Rickey Henderson?

Man I wish I could bet on rickey henderson props for stolen bases per games! That would be some easy cash!

VisorMan · Apr 20, 2006, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

The only betting I do on sports is a friendly $20/year NFL pool. Never anything more than that.

Is VisorMan an alias for Pete Rose or Michael Jordan?

I loved Pete, but there is just no excuse to bet on baseball when you are a pro. Even in the minor league locker rooms there are big posters warning against it.

Sweet.. Some people are against betting.. Look at online poker it is crazy chit man... I hate pokers. It takes away of my time to cap games. I like the action when i put some money in the games

It would be nice to see I am not the only mac users that gambles sports LOL

Dork. · Apr 20, 2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Do you bet against Rickey Henderson?

An athlete has to actually be playing somewhere in order for someone to bet against him.

Unless you're betting against him in the World Series (of Clubhouse Poker), that is.

rickey939 · Apr 20, 2006, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

An athlete has to actually be playing somewhere in order for someone to bet against him.

Not true. MLB is betting against Rickey Henderson right now as a matter of fact.

Clubhouse poker? Don't make me bring in Keith Hernandez and Kevin Mitchell to this discussion.

Dork. · Apr 20, 2006, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Not true. MLB is betting against Rickey Henderson right now as a matter of fact.

How so?

Clubhouse poker? Don't make me bring in Keith Hernandez and Kevin Mitchell to this discussion.

Struck a nerve, haven't I?

Keith is doing play-by-play for the Mets' new local cable station now. I get the impression that his best stories from his playing days are not fit for TV.

Not sure where Kevin Mitchell is now.

rickey939 · Apr 20, 2006, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

How so?

By not giving him a chance.

Originally Posted by Dork.

Struck a nerve, haven't I?

Not at all, but it sounds like Rickey has with every Mets fan since that so-called incident. They seemed to love his coaching ability though this spring.

Dork. · Apr 20, 2006, 03:46 PM

Ah well. Rickey can still run the bases, and can probably play in the field servicably (better than Soriano for the Nats, certainly!

), but I'm not at all convinced that he can hit major-league pitching anymore. It's kind of hard to steal bases if you can't get on base in the first place. Then again, with Beltran and Floyd nursing minor injuries, who would you rather have out there in their place? Endy Chavez, or Rickey? I'd pick Rickey. But I'd put Beltran back out there once he gets better.

I don't think MLB has a copnspiracy to not give Rickey a chance. Heck, the Mets gave Jose Lima a chance this year, who's no spring chicken, and signed Julio Franco to a 2-year contract, who's older than dirt! But Franco is happy with a pinch-hitting role. Would Rickey be happy if he wasn't starting?

VisorMan · Apr 20, 2006, 05:23 PM

So Dork

U seem to know your stuff.. You wager?

Dork. · Apr 20, 2006, 05:31 PM

I think I bet $5 on the all-star game with a friend sometime in the 80's. I lost.

rickey939 · Apr 20, 2006, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Would Rickey be happy if he wasn't starting?

Of course, he didn't start with Boston all that much and/or the Dodgers the last few years. It's not so much about playing time any longer (for awhile it was), but it's more about the game giving him another chance to go out and end his career playing on a MLB team.

ApplCmptrDood · Apr 20, 2006, 06:05 PM

I can't bet, I'm not 18.

Dork. · Apr 20, 2006, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

Of course, he didn't start with Boston all that much and/or the Dodgers the last few years. It's not so much about playing time any longer (for awhile it was), but it's more about the game giving him another chance to go out and end his career playing on a MLB team.

Well, if he is intent on actually ending his career and making it a true last hurrah, maybe someone can pick him up when the rosters expand in September?

rickey939 · Apr 20, 2006, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Well, if he is intent on actually ending his career and making it a true last hurrah, maybe someone can pick him up when the rosters expand in September?

Paging Kansas City....Kansas City, please return from the cellar...you are wanted in the 'NN Lounge.

turbopants · Apr 21, 2006, 12:15 AM

I just do the NCAA basketball tournament bracket pool every March. I enjoy it a lot.

Moderator · Apr 21, 2006, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by VisorMan

Betting sports is one of my hobbies. I dont call it "betting" I call it "Sports Investment" Like we take a risk like stock marketers take a risk to buy stocks

I have been betting for 5 years and always make profit yearly because i use strict money management.

If you really want to look at it like investing then I have the site for you.

http://www.tradesports.com

Just like the stock market. Its great.

VisorMan · Apr 21, 2006, 05:17 PM

Moderator

I heard tradesports.com is good. I never tried it my friend told me about that site

olePigeon · Apr 21, 2006, 05:26 PM

I only bet against women dunking in the WNBA.

Moderator · Apr 22, 2006, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by VisorMan

Moderator

I heard tradesports.com is good. I never tried it my friend told me about that site

Its great...muuuch better than traditional betting...mainly because you can get in and out of games while the game is being played..you can ride waves..hedge...get out early if you're up big....just like stocks.

VisorMan · Apr 23, 2006, 06:08 PM

moderator,

do you have aol messenger?

My aol messenger is FantasyBetsZone please contact me if u have aol messenger

thanks

Craig