Well, the Angels picked the best time to play some of their best ball of the season. They went into Texas and Oakland and snatched the AL West title, with Vladimar Guerraro hitting 5 home runs in Texas and one in the A's series. He had a remarkable first year in the AL. Bartolo is now pitching like a man possessed and their bullpen is lights out. The other bats have come back to life as well. The only disappointment is that Big Cat didn't get his 400 hr on the last day after getting #399 on Friday. I hope Scoiscia puts him on the playoff roster, his experience, demeanor, and leadership have been a steadying influence. They are playing the Red Sox starting on Tuesday. That should be a good series.
I see that the Braves are playing the Astros. The Astros played their hearts out the second half of the season to capture the Wild Card. Everyone had written them off, but what a remarkable job they did. The Braves should have the edge, their starting line up is fresh, and the series should be a good one.
The Yankees are vulnerable this year. Their starting rotation is full of question marks. Mussina is their best starter, and he has slumped as of late. Kevin Brown is an unknown quantity, and although he normally pitches very well in playoff situations, he is down about 5 - 7 mph off of his fastball. Is his head screwed on straight is another concern. The Twins certainly are the team that very well could be the upsetter. They can not be overlooked.
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I see that the Braves are playing the Astros. The Astros played their hearts out the second half of the season to capture the Wild Card. Everyone had written them off, but what a remarkable job they did. The Braves should have the edge, their starting line up is fresh, and the series should be a good one.
The Yankees are vulnerable this year. Their starting rotation is full of question marks. Mussina is their best starter, and he has slumped as of late. Kevin Brown is an unknown quantity, and although he normally pitches very well in playoff situations, he is down about 5 - 7 mph off of his fastball. Is his head screwed on straight is another concern. The Twins certainly are the team that very well could be the upsetter. They can not be overlooked.
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