A while back the geniuses at Baseball Prospectus figured out that the three keys to postseason success are having three or four strikeout starters, a strong back end of the bullpen, and a good defense (buy their book Baseball Between the Numbers if you haven't!). Even if you're not a stat guy, just about any baseball insider will agree that, "Pitching and Defense Wins Championships." So, lets take a look at the Angels and Yankees and see how the two teams match up in these three areas. Today I'll start with the top four starting pitchers.Right now it appears as if they're rotation is going to consist of C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, and possibly Chad Gaudin. The Angels will counter with John Lackey, Joe Saunders, Jered Weaver, and Scott Kazmir.I'm betting on rain right now which means I'm including Gaudin in this comparison.Sabathia/Lackey- In games one and five we should see some intense pitcher's duels. Both guys are bonafide ace...
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