Here’s what’s HOT……The ALDS.

As we turn the corner into October, there are so many exciting matchups to focus on.  

Having covered the Red Sox over the last 4 years I’ve seen first hand how dominating the Red Sox can be in the postseason, especially against the Angels. They out pitch, out slug, and simply out play the Angels in the postseason seemingly every time. The Angels are putty in the hands of the Red Sox come October.  

So history tells us show’s over for the Angels; pack up the bats, gloves and the rally monkey, and call it a season, but I tell you I have this feeling about 2009. It could just be different.  The Angels have made it through a tough season on and off the field.

This tough 2009 season started in the off season with Mark Teixeira and Francisco Rodriguez leaving for New York.  Losing them completely changed the character of the team.  Then early on with so many injuries, and the Nick Adenhart tragedy, it was hard to get a feel for the team.

In the midst of all the turmoil, the true character of the team revealed itself.  The steady hand of Mike Scioscia, along with the patience of Bobby Abreu got the team believing again.  Then it was Kendry Morales who took off, and he is now a strong candidate for MVP.  Injuries healed as confidence grew and now it’s going to be trouble for the American League.

This could have been a real down year, but here they are.  After steamrolling through the AL West they prepare for another battle with the Red Sox.

They have made it though every obstacle so far this season making the Angels a Team of Destiny (also thanks to an Angel in the outfield).

Hit it out of the park! – Hazel Mae