Scioscia Right to Call on Bullpen

By Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior WriterIn the Mike Scioscia era, the most successful time in Angels’ history, there has been one consistent force that has driven the Angels to victory. Over the past nine years and change, the offense has been up and down. Despite being the strength of the team over the past several seasons, dominant starting pitching hasn’t always been there, either. The bullpen, however, has been one of the best in the Major Leagues year in and year out dating back to 2002.For the 2009 Angels to be successful beyond the regular season, their bullpen must once again perform at an elite level.Through 31 games this season the bullpen has been anything but elite; in fact, it has been the team’s most glaring weakness. With a combined record of 2-9, this group of relievers can be pegged as the reason the Angels do not have a comfortable five game lead on the rest of the division and instead are trailing the first place Texas Rangers by a game and a half.After another...