While I mentioned at the beginning of last entry that UFC is a good cure for the winter blues, another healthy solution is to - obviously - think summer-y thoughts. Invest in a good lamp. Check out the upcoming spring/summer ‘09 fashions. Buy self-tanning lotion. Browse summer sports futures at your sportsbook. Mainline some vitamin D. Do whatever you can to keep the cold, grey winter at bay!

And, of course, when I think summer, I think Major League Baseball.

It’s never too early to look forward at possible MLB rankings. Given last year’s blowout season - everybody loves a Cinderella story in the Rays, right? shame about those Phillies - and the hype already surrounding this year’s upcoming season, it’s no wonder that many sports betting fanatics are waiting with baited breath. So who’s got the best odds to take it all this season? Well, let’s see…

Chicago Cubs. My love for Chicago has already been documented here, but I like these guys, I really do. The “curse” has been holding them back, but all the elements are there for a big win, this year more than ever. They’ve also got great betting value at +700, so it can’t hurt to put some bucks down on the boys from Chitown (White Sox notwithstanding).

Also, if you can put aside the A-Rod scandal for a moment, can you really argue against the New York Yankees having a ball-busting season of greatness? Sure, you CAN argue that their star players are crazily overpaid, but perhaps this year we’ll see exactly why they deserve to get more money than God. Could a championship be in NY’s future? We’ll see.