6-14, World Series déjà vu from 2002?

Post date: Apr 28, 2012 5:13:45 AM

There is not a lot to say tonight, the Angels lost again. The Angels now have an identical record as they did in 2002 when they won the World Series. With a couple of key differences, they have much more talent than they did in 2002 mainly Albert Pujols, Torii Hunter, and Mark Trumbo among others.

Heads are starting to roll; Bobby Abreu was released by the Angels today, and Mike Trout was called up to take his place. The 38-year-old two-time All-Star had been relegated to part-time duty and was batting .208 in 24 at-bats. He is a lifetime .293 hitter with 2,389 hits, 557 doubles, 284 home runs, 1,330 RBI and 393 stolen bases. He has played for Houston, Philadelphia, the Yankees and the Angels.

With a call up of Mike Trout, Peter Bourjos seems to be the odd man out. As I mentioned in my previous entry, with Trout the Angels don't lose anything defensively; and they gain a better bat. If Trout bats lead-off in the position it might be the spark that Angels need to turn their season around.

-ICE