PLAYERS:
Vladimir Guerrero,
Kendry Morales,
Bobby Abreu,
Torii Hunter,
Chone Figgins,
Erick Aybar,
Maicer Izturis
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals
By Geoff Bilau - Angelswin.com Senior EditorTo paraphrase LL Cool J, don't call it a comeback; he's been here for years.An Angels fan base that has grown increasingly more fickle in recent years, however, seemed to need a reminder that Vladimir Guerrero is still, in fact, their daddy.Whether due to the more frequent stints on the disabled list, the emergence of younger stars (Kendry Morales) and newer, more exciting faces (Bobby Abreu) or early emotional preparations for what could be Guerrero's final season at the Big A, Angels fans have most definitely distanced themselves from the man who arrived on their doorstep six years ago selling a brand of baseball dominance many had never before witnessed in person.His freakish hitting skills and sheer jubilation at playing the game of baseball were at once captivating and infectious. You may not have watched every pitch of the game, but you certainly stopped whatever you were doing to watch Guerrero's at-bats.Already a fo...
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