Start spreading the news....The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim finally vanquished their nemesis, the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic three game sweep and will now head to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005 to face the New York Yankees.Other than winning the 2002 World Series beating the Boston Red Sox in the fashion the Angels did ranks up there with the greatest moments in franchise history.So to the so called experts at ESPN who almost unanimously picked Boston (save former Angel Eduardo Perez).To TBS for hiring Boston's play by play man Don Orsillo.To Dave Henderson and the Red Sox organization for trying to get in one more dig in at the late Donnie Moore.For all the drunken Red Sox fans who started fights in the seats at Angel Stadium this season.To Buster Onley who said the Angels can't hit a fastball.And to the grounds crew at Fenway Park who made Dustin Pedroia cry.We here at Angelswin.com would like to wish you bon appetit while eating...
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Via Big League Stew
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October 15, 2009
Yankees GM Brian Cashman made headlines on Wednesday by saying he didn't think the Angels had any sense of "fear" in having to face New York. On Thursday, Game 1 starter John Lackey(notes) provided a quote that backed up Cashman's initial hunch about the Halos. Asked by a media member if his knees might be buckled in the presence of the great Yankees lineup, Lackey...
Via Fox Sports
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October 14, 2009
Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced his rotation for the AL championship series on Wednesday, selecting John Lackey to start Friday night's Game 1 against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees.
Lackey pitched 7 1-3 innings to lead Los Angeles to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the division series. He is 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA in 12 career postseason games, 10 starts.
Via Fox Sports
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October 13, 2009
Are the Yanks unbeatable? No. John Lackey's right arm might exploit their biggest weakness and lift the Angels, Jon Paul Morosi says.
Via ESPN
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October 14, 2009
Angels manager Mike Scioscia has picked right-hander John Lackey to start Friday night's Game 1 of the AL championship series against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees.
Via Star Tribune
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October 14, 2009
Via Sign on San Diego
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October 15, 2009
John Lackey will start Friday night's Game 1 of the AL championship series against CC Sabathia and the Yankees, getting the nod from manager Mike Scioscia before the Angels traveled to New York on Wednesday.
Via Sign on San Diego
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October 14, 2009
Angels manager Mike Scioscia announced his rotation for the AL championship series on Wednesday, selecting John Lackey to start Friday night's Game 1 against CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees.
Via Baseball Musings
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October 13, 2009
Fangraphs looks at Tim Hudson’t decision to opt out of his contract wit the Braves:
Besides John Lackey, there aren’t any pitchers on the market who can offer a better package of stuff, command, and ability to pitch. Lackey’s going to get a big contract, but Hudson’s a pretty similar pitcher when healthy. For a team [...]
Via Los Angeles Times
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October 14, 2009
Manager Mike Scioscia will then have Jered Weaver and Scott Kazmir for Games 3 and 4, respectively, against the Yankees in the ALCS.
Manager Mike Scioscia will then have Jered Weaver and Scott Kazmir for Games 3 and 4, respectively, against the Yankees in the ALCS.
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