Angels option Bell, call up Kohn

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07/26/2010 - Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have optioned right-hander Trevor Bell to Triple-A Salt Lake and purchased the contract of pitcher Michael Kohn to take his place on the roster.

Bell started Sunday's game against the Rangers and was tagged with the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings. It was his lone start of the year, having gone 1-1 with a 6.05 earned run average over 15 games in relief for the Halos this season.

Kohn made 26 appearances with Salt Lake this year, pitching to a 1.95 ERA and striking out 32 batters in 27 2/3 innings.

The Angels also recalled from rehab and optioned pitcher Matt Palmer to Salt Lake. The right-hander has been sidelined since May with a shoulder injury. He has compiled a 6.26 ERA in nine games -- one start -- with the Angels this season.

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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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