Saturday's Service Plays Thread

[govjim]

IMPACT SPORTS

FREE Plays now 19-9 67.8%
Milwaukee @Pittsburgh 7:05pm EST
Play On: Pirates(Benson)

What in the world of Willie Stargell is going on in the Steel City? The Pirates have won 8 straight and actually look like a major league ballclub.

Bucs are doing it everyway possible as well, averaging 6.7 RPG in their last seven games and allowing a miniscule 1.6 RPG. In the only non-interleague game today, the Pirates send out talented P Benson. Wisconsin native Benson has been sharp of late with a 2.74 ERA and his team posting a 2-1 mark in those starts.

Bucs are 11-4 73.3% against the money line in home games after scoring 9 runs or more, while the Brewers are 2-14 against the ML in road games revenging a loss where opponent scored 10 or more runs over the last 3 seasons.

Milwaukee starter Obermueller is 0-9 (Team's Record) against the money line in road games when pitching in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Support the swashbuckling Pirates to go to 9-0 and celebrate with an Iron City lager over the Brewers.

[govjim]

SCOTT DELANEY

As for your comp selection, let's head to the Sunshine State where the Devil Rays will try and take the first two from the Marlins down in Miami.
The Devil Rays' Zambrano ihas been very impressive of late, going 2-0 with a 2.78 ERA his last three starts, and 8-4 overall on the year.
The Marlins' Penny has not shined of late, going 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA his last three outings.
The Rays have owned the Fish this year, and will continue their success against Florida today.

2* TAMPA BAY

[govjim]

Sebastian Sports (1-1-0 / +10)
LA +135



COMP PHONE:

CLE/CIN OVER

[WICKEDLESTER]

The limp penis got my friend for good cash. He's a B.job. Staw away

[savage1]

Dooley's comp. play is Over 9 in Seattle game;he states he is on a 15-4 run and 8-0 the last two days.

[BettorsChat]

KING CAPPER IS THAT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU POSTED? NEVERMIND JUST CHECKED AND IT IS

YOUR A TOTAL SCAMMER THAT'S SCREWED MANY PEOPLE FOR YEARS ON DIFFERENT SITES YOU PIECE OF SHIT.

[drugstuntman]

Bookiekiller

False favorites: Oakland, TB, Detroit
Players Club: Toronto

[BettorsChat]

fastpicks

***** Pick/Line: Florida Marlins -150 *****

[KillerInstinct]

Mike Nowlin
Saturday July 3,2004

20* Toronto -132
10* Yankees -145
10* over 10 Texas/Houston
5* Detroit +120

[caper]

Afternoon release from Net Prophet:

I'm going to give you three different ways to wager on the Pepsi 400 and
you can decide which one to use based on your wagering preferences:

THE OBVIOUS APPROACH:

The obvious approach is to split your wager between the two DEI drivers,
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Michael Waltrip due to the DEI dominance at
restrictor plate tracks:

70% of wager on Dale Earnhardt Jr. @ 3/1
30% of wager on Mikey Waltrip @ 5/1

THE MANAGED RISK APPROACH:

The "managed risk" approach is to take a position on some of the other
drivers that should run well today, while maintaining a hedge position to
essentially break even if one of the two DEI guys win:

40% of wager on Jeff Gordon @ 17/2
20% of wager on Mikey Waltrip @ 5/1
30% of wager on Dale Earnhardt, Jr. @ 3/1
10% of wager on Elliott Sadler @ 25/1

THE VENTURE CAPITAL APPROACH:

Since there's not any value in betting on the DEI drivers, leave 'em out
and position yourself for a big payday if someone else wins:

60% of wager on Jeff Gordon @ 17/2
20% of wager on Elliott Sadler @ 25/1
20% of wager on Ryan Newman @ 20/1

No matchups, as they're a very dubious thing to handicap at a restrictor
plate track.


nonigoji

[caper]

I think this might be filed in the "More Info Than I Really Needed" tray:


To all clients:

I wanted to let everyone know what is going on with the partnership
arrangements that I announced a few weeks ago. The guy who is going to be
buying 50% of my business was supposed to come down this weekend to
finalize everything. Due to a family emergency, however, he's had to
change these plans and everything has been pushed back a couple of
weeks. That could be a blessing in disguise, since I'm having some second
thoughts about the arrangement. I'm sure that you've heard of the term
"buyer's remorse", which is the sinking feeling that hits you after you
drop a lot of money on a car, house, or other major purchase. I may be
having that in reverse, so hopefully the delay will give me a chance to
either work through my case of "seller's remorse" or else make other plans.

I've received questions from a number of you on why I want to sell off half
my business in the first place, as well as questions about the process of
finding a new partner. Basically, I've made the decision that if I'm going
to stay in the sports handicapping business that I need to take my business
to the proverbial "next level". While I was married, I pretty much just
took whatever business came my way without making a concerted effort to
market and promote the business to the fullest possible extent. This
worked well at the time, since it provided a decent income and gave me
enough freedom to assist my wife with her projects. Now that I'm a single
man again, I want to do what I can to maximize the earning potential of my
business.

Fortunately, there's been no shortage of potential investors that have
approached me over the last few years. Until recently, I told them all
that I had no interest in selling any (or all) of my business. Earlier
this year, however, I started listening to offers. A few months ago I
narrowed these potential "suitors" down to four individuals, and solicited
informal proposals from them all. That number was quickly reduced to three
as one guy (who was actually my #2 choice at the time) just flat out
disappeared. I guess he's with the guy that was supposed to set up the
RazorSharp pager network and also vanished. That underscores one of my
major concern about this whole process_it's very daunting to sign over half
of your business to someone without having any real way to measure their
commitment to you, the handicapping business, and the principles that you
wish to adhere to.

And so the process of elimination continued as I discovered that another
potential investor was a "front" for another sports tout service that shall
remain nameless. This revelation led to another concern_the integrity of
my business and my commitment to providing handicapping services in what I
perceive to be the "right" way. I interviewed all of these potential
investors extensively to make sure that they share my perspective on the
business_the emphasis on discipline, conservative money management and
long-term success over short-term hype. I have this nightmare that I'll
eventually be butting heads over issues like this, and have taken every
step to assure that my potential partner and I are on the same page
philosophically. I guess there's no real guarantee, and partnerships of
all kinds run into trouble: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Sonny and Cher,
Shaq and Kobe. Still, you have to head into any partnership with optimism
and a degree of trust.

So that's a bit of background on the process_I'll have a lot of information
about my new partner after it's a done deal. He'll be involved extensively
with the business and will do a lot of the marketing/client relations type
work. He actually offered me less money than the other "finalist" but the
fact that he wanted to be an active participant in the business as opposed
to a "silent investor" gave him the edge.

Which brings us back to the question of "why" I want to sell half of my
business and bring on a partner. The answer is twofold: I want to grow
the business, and I want to utilize my time better. I need money to do
this, and this appears to be the most expedient way to finance it.

In theory, my time is best utilized handicapping and writing. This is not
only best for me from a business standpoint, but also best for you as a
client. The time I have to take away from these primary functions to
design websites or troubleshoot technical problems is an inefficient use of
my time.

Furthermore, every business reaches a point where some investment is
necessary to take the big step to the next level: if an airline wants to
expend they have to buy new planes and hire new pilots to fly them; a Las
Vegas casino builds a new hotel tower and expands their floor space.

I've worked out an "expansion plan" that I think will grow my business
exponentially while providing much better service to the existing client
base. 75% of the budget is earmarked for what I call "infrastructure
improvements" that will not only benefit existing clients but also help
attract new business. This includes a professionally redesigned and
managed website, state of the art voicemail system, the long awaited
RazorSharp pager network, 24 hour tech support, and a number of other
enhancements. The remaining 25% will be marketing related expenses.

That's basically the "Catch-22" of the whole thing_to do what I need to do
to grow the business and provide the service that you deserve as clients I
need a bit of capital. I need more than I have, but far less than I'll
have after I sell 50% of my business. So either I have 100% of my business
facing the same limitations I have for years, or else I give up half of it
and have all of the money I need to grow the business and then some. It's
a tough call, but in the long run I'll make more money having 50% of a
bigger operation than I do having 100% of the current Net Prophet
Sports. There are obviously considerations other than money, but at this
point the future of the business is my primary concern.

So the answer to the question of "why do I want to sell my business" is
this: I don't really want to, but I feel its necessary to do what I want
to do with it.

That's where things stand now, and we'll have some more announcements over
the coming weeks about it. I'm conferring tonight with my longtime
attorney and my CPA (who's also my brother) to make doubly sure that this
partnership is in my best interest. We're also going to throw around some
alternative ideas to finance the improvements that need to be made, as well
as drink a few cocktails and smoke a few cigars.

In any case, I want to thank everyone for your support both personally and
professionally. I'll have more news within the next few days of what's
going to happen next.

Best,

Jim/THE PROPHET


nonigoji

[chen]

anyone have tally's plays

thanks

[LLWM]

Originally posted by King Capper
Hey guys you naysayers are completely wrong. This craps system is the real deal. I have tested it throughout the entire Zumma 300 hours at the craps table tester AS WELL as the 72 hours at the craps table tester books and it WIPED them out as far as profits are concerned. Just 3/4 through the Zumma tester I was up over $8,000

I don't care what you have "tested it" against. It's a long run LOSER pure and simple. The fact that you have the audacity to say otherwise
can only mean

A) You don't know your Ass from a Hole in the ground about odd's or expected values.

B) You do understand them and are a scam jockie trying to take advantage of people that are desperate enough to waste the money to dig themselves out of a hole.

The mathematics' of Craps is immutable. Play long enough and you lose and spare me any BS about your "system" knowing when to quit a "winner" --- because that pile of fumigating crap is based upon an equally invalid logical assumption that the player will ever be a winner.

Could they ------ SURE ------------ I could hit 32 on the Roulette wheel 5 times in a row also.

So the only legit question here is whether you fall under catagory (A) or (B)

LWM

[LLWM]

My apologies to the board

Originally posted by BettorsChat
KING CAPPER IS THAT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU POSTED? NEVERMIND JUST CHECKED AND IT IS

YOUR A TOTAL SCAMMER THAT'S SCREWED MANY PEOPLE FOR YEARS ON DIFFERENT SITES YOU PIECE OF SHIT.

BC -

Excuse my last rant - even though factual - I did not see you calling this jerk out before I started pounding the keyboard. These type people make my Irish blood boil over.

LLWM

[fleetfox]

Animal

Boston and New York Yanks do not have * rating