Hanley Ramirez has played very well this season, and he is just one more great shortstop to add to the ever-growing list of superstars that play the position. Ramirez's .299 average with 18 HR and 67 RBI are just not typical numbers for a shortstop, so you have to respect the fact that Ramirez puts up these statistics on a year-by-year basis. Bettors have found that Dan Uggla is having a very good season himself with a .285 batting average, 29 HR, and 83 RBI. Uggla is proving to Marlins fans that he could very well be the face of the franchise for years to come if given the opportunity. If you have a free wager, though, it is best to put it on the Philadelphia Phillies due to the Marlins' lack of starting pitching beyond Josh Johnson. Too many inconsistencies render Florida's pitching staff ineffective, so it is best to stick with the Phillies to get the win.

With the trio of Placido Polanco, Jayson Werth, and Ryan Howard all enjoying great years, it is no wonder the Phillies find themselves challenging for another division title. While Polanco provides the contact, Werth and Howard have the innate ability to hit the ball with a massive amount of power. Combined, Werth and Howard have 41 HR and 145 RBI. Figure in Polanco's .309 average, and you have the opportunity to bet a great deal of money on the Phillies knowing that you have invested wisely. Carlos Ruiz is another player that has surprised many Philadelphia fans this year with his mixture of contact hitting and excellent fielding prowess. All of these variables add up to a Philadelphia Phillies free bet win over the Florida Marlins.

As the season winds to a close, bookmakers will start to take into account the fact that some teams might be "mailing it in" for the rest of the season with little to play for. While that might be true for some teams, don't expect the Marlins to travel the same route. They are currently playing, and have played, great baseball this year. South Florida can once again be proud of having a baseball team, as the Marlins have shown that they can be legitimate contenders in their division. The Phillies just have more to play for right now then do the Marlins, so it is wise to play your free wager with Philadelphia to get yourself some September cash.