Should I place a bet on Oakland Athletics in 2011 American league penants?

Question

Oakland Athletics though have, never won any baseball game in the past, but I feel that their current team makeup is such, that Oakland Athletics hold a strong chance of winning 2011 American league penants. Should I place a bet on Oakland Athletics in 2011 American league penants?

Answer 1

Oakland Athletics (+2200)

From 2000-06, the Athletics never won fewer than 88 games in a year while reaching the postseason five times. In the last four seasons, Oakland has failed to produce a winning campaign. In 2011, the club could be ready to contend again. Last year, a mediocre offense failed to provide much help to a solid pitching staff. The additions of Hideki Matsui, David DeJesus and Josh Willingham should help the Athletics score some more runs in 2011.