Since the Yankees and Angels clinched and confirmed their date in the 2009 ALCS all I’ve heard about what a great team the Angels are. People are entitled to their opinions so I can’t bash anyone for that, but it did get me thinking about the Yankee teams that previously faced the Angels. In 2002 and 2005 the Yankees faced the Angels in the ALDS and both times were unfortunately bounced in dramatic fashion. In 2002 the team still had a dominating starting rotation and a reliable bullpen. Pitchers on the team included, Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina, Roger Clemens, Mariano Rivera, Steve Karsay, Orlando Hernandez and the list can go on. Bernie Williams was the only reliable guy out there manning Centerfield, and the corner outfield positions were not so solid and reliable. Guys like John Vander-Wal, the head case Raul Mondesi, Rondell White, Marcus Thames, Future Angel Juan Rivera, Karim Garcia and Shane Spencer all saw some time out their in the OF. Of course Jeter and Soriano were in t...
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