Even With Cliff Lee, Phillies 4th in World Series Odds

Cliff Lee has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, but not every sportsbook has adjusted. Going to the Tribe in exchange for last year's American League Cy Young Award winner is outfielder Ben Francisco, Jason Knapp and Carlos Carrasco as well as shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson.

Sports bettors are rushing to bet on the Philadelphia Phillies at +700 to win the World Series. MLB handicapper Stevie Vincent confirms that he placed a wager on the Phillies at BetUs Sportsbook.

Philadelphia is not even the favorite to win the National League as the LA Dodgers are +550. The defending World Champions also remain behind the New York Yankees +350 and Boston Red Sox +450.

"At the risk of stating the obvious, these lines will change depending on who gets Roy Halladay," says Gary Cliborne of CasinoBettingNews.com.  But Cliborne continued, "I am surprised Philadelphia can still be bet at +700.

Despite getting Matt Holliday to join Albert Pujols in the middle of the St. Louis Cardinals line-up, the Redbirds are a hefty +1500. That puts them behind the Chicago Cubs at +1400.

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