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Okay, why do I write about the Angels? Well, because when my dad used to take me on two week camping trips I'd bring my radio and listen to the games deep in the mountains. The signal was usually lousy, but I would stick with it until I found the game. That was the good news. The bad news was that my whole camping trip was ruined if the Angels lost. Then I moved to Europe, and I still couldn't shake them. I'd buy the International Herald Tribune and sit in a cafe sweating out the results of a game. Bad. But it was all worth it in 2002. I was at game 6, one of the most magical baseball games ever to be played, and then of course game 7, when I sat in the stands after the game while Salmon ran around the bases with the trophy over his head thinking to myself how impossible the sight was before me.

Since then the Angels have become perennial contenders - unless they're facing the dreaded Boston Red Sox. The Yankees, no problem. Toronto who? Tampa, come on, they're not going to let Madden beat them. But Boston. A mental block as big as the green monster - and I'm with them every step of the way.

I'll poke 'em. Prod 'em. Analyze 'em. Judge 'em. But I couldn't get rid of them if I wanted to. And believe me, there have been plenty of times I WANTED to.

Oh, and by the way, for those of you wondering whether the Angels are going to win the World Series this year, I can tell you this. A couple years ago I ran into Mike Scioscia in Newport Beach (Balboa Island to be exact,) and told him how grateful I was to him for giving me a World Series win He smiled and said, "we'll get you another one." So there it is, the Mike Scioscia guarantee.

The only thing he didn't say was when.

Steve's Recent Articles

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 30: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 30, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The LA Angels Are Playing Without A Clean-Up HItter

Published 24 days ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 08: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia speaks to the media before Game One of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Angel Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

The Top 10 Reasons Why the Angels Will Bomb the Yankees

Published 26 days ago
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BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pinch runner Reggie Willits #77 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts after being picked-off first base by pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning of Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Reggie Willits: "The Happiest Man on Earth"

Published about 1 month ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 6: Maicer Izturis #6 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is safe at second base in the 7th inning against Luis Rivas #2 of the Minnesota Twins on July 6, 2005 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels won 7-6. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

This Just In: Angels beat Boston, Twins beat Yanks.

Published about 1 month ago
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Johnathan Kroncke responded to a comment on Angels-Yankees, ALCS Game Four: Halos Hammered, But Fans Feel The Pain
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Johnathan Kroncke responded to a comment on Angels-Red Sox: Top 3 Things To Expect From L.A. In The Playoffs
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Favorite Athletes

Willie Mays, John McEnroe, Magic Johnson, Tim Salmon, Nolan Ryan
Favorite Sports Teams

LA Angels, LA Lakers
Favorite Coaches

Pat Riley, Sparky Anderson, Phil Jackson, Mike Scioscia
All Time Sports Moment

Game Scott Spezio's home run against the SF Giants in Game 6 of 2002 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game six of the 2002 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

LA Lakers 33 game win streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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by Keith
28 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Alec
2 months ago

Was up Steve,

I was wondering if you could give me some feeback on this article

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244922-the-top-44-greatest-right-handers-ever
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey Steve,

Chone Figgins is the best leadoff man in baseball:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237218-chone-figgins-is-the-best-leadoff-man-in-baseball-including-ichiro/

Thanks in advance
Daniel
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Steve,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin
by D.A.
3 months ago

Hey Steve,

I compiled an AL West roundtable with a fan from each team, see if you agree.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225896-division-roundtable-american-league-west

Thanks for contributing to it,
Daniel

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The LA Angels Are Playing Without A Clean-Up HItter

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Reggie Willits: "The Happiest Man on Earth"

This Just In: Angels beat Boston, Twins beat Yanks.

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