We’re going to talk today about the only series that’s not underway yet and that’s Red Sox-Angels. There’s a lot of history between these clubs in recent years.  This is their 4th postseason meeting since 2004 with the Red Sox winning the previous 3 times.  Who will win this series? I’ll let you know by the end of this blog.

I think this is the best chance for the Angels to finally beat the Red Sox.  Torii Hunter is in his 2nd year with the Angels and he is clearly now the leader of this team.  He’s been a great signing by the Angels.  You throw in the additions of Bobby Abreu and Scott Kazmir who were not part of any of the previous losses to the Red Sox and they may be able to win this series.

The pitching and hitting is pretty even.  Both clubs have a balanced attack.  However, I think this series is going to come down to the bullpens and I have to give the edge to the Red Sox.  They can throw Bard, Okajima, Wagner, and Papelbon.  That’s tough and makes a lot of these games 6 inning affairs for the Boston starters. 

As I said earlier I think this is the best chance the Angels have to beat the Red Sox in the playoffs and I think this series will go 5 games, but in the end I think the Red Sox will find a way to advance once again.-Kevin Millar