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Top 10 Things Angels Fans Can Look Forward To In 2012

Found January 01, 2012 on Angelswin: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: David Letterman,  Albert Pujols,  Peter Bourjos,  Howie Kendrick,  Mike Trout,  Mark Trumbo
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels

By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior WriterWith the new year getting underway, Angels fans have every reason to be excited for the coming season. A new era is about to begin for the team—one that will see the Angels returning to the World Series several times.With all respects to David Letterman, here's a Top-10 List of Things Angels fans can look forward to in 2012.10. Albert Pujols. Did anyone really believe he'd be a Halo at the start of the offseason?9. An Improved Bullpen. One of the most underrated moves that the Angels did may have been signing Hawkins. Fixing the pen means that games won by the starters stay as wins in the win-loss column.8. Peter Bourjos. Is there anything more exciting than seeing him make highlight-reel plays on a regular basis?7. Howie Kendrick. Hitting in front of Pujols, he should become the hitter we all thought he'd be.6. Mike Trout. At some point next year, we will see him in the outfield, and he should be sticking. The kid is good. Re...
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