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Found October 11, 2009 on Angelswin: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Vladimir Guerrero,  Brian Fuentes,  Bobby Abreu,  Jonathan Papelbon,  Nick Adenhart,  Chone Figgins,  Erick Aybar,  Scott Kazmir
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  Boston Red Sox,  Tampa Bay Rays

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(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)By Zach Stoloff -Angelswin.com ColumnistOctober is vindication season in Los Angeles (of Anaheim).With one swing of the bat, Vladimir Guerrero made all the Halo faithful forget his postseason struggles.With one, simple, 1-2-3 inning, Brian Fuentes made all of those still pining for Frankie Rodriguez forget his shaky September.With one base hit by Bobby Abreu, Jonathan Papelbon’s 27 inning postseason scoreless streak and impenetrable aura became a distant memory.With one improbable comeback, the Angels showed why they ranked second in MLB in come-from-behind victories, and conjured memories of the magic of 2002.With one series-sweeping series victory, the Angels dispelled the nation-wide notion that they’re incapable of beating the Red Sox when it really matters, and booked themselves a ticket to their third American League Championship Series this decade.Sorry, ESPN, you won’t be getting that Sox/Yanks series we all know you really wanted. You’ll ha...
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Via Sports Illustrated  |  October 11, 2009
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Via Los Angeles Times  |  October 11, 2009
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