The Angels have done their very best to make this writer look like a genius. Back when they were five games out and were losing a series to the Rangers, many said the season was over and the Angels were toast. In a post that became prophetic, this writer showed that a soft schedule compared to the Rangers could propel the Angels back into the race. And that's exactly what happened as the Rangers ran into a buzz-saw in Boston, the Angels climbed to within a game of the leader. After making this writer looks smart, they risk pulling the whole thing down with a (possibly) dumb decision.
In a decision that smacks a bit of desperation, the Angels have decided to pitch Ervin Santana and Jared Weaver on three days rest in their series in Texas this weekend. The move couldn't be more risky. First of all, as this writer has already pointed out, with the schedules of the two teams, this series isn't as important as they think. All they had to do was win one game in Texas to stay c...
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