The Yankees face another test this weekend when the Los Angeles Angels come to The Stadium. It would be nice to get some more momentum going after winning 3 of the last 4 from the Mets and Red Sox. But the Angels have proven to be a pain in the ass in this decade. In addition to the playoff eliminations in 2002 and 2004, the Yankees, with 2003 being the exception have pretty much sucked wind against the Halos since 2000.
2006 4-6
2005 4-6
2004 4-5
2003 6-3
2002 4-3
2001 3-4
2000 5-5
Luckily for the Angels, they play in the weak AL West, where its going to be between them and the A's for the division title. Texas and Seattle pretty much stink and won't be much of a factor.
Outside of Vlad Guerrero, there's not a whole lot going right for the Angels when they're at the plate. On top of that, regulars Garrett Anderson, Chone Figgins, and Howie Kendrick have all spent significant time on the DL. Anderson is still out and Figgins (.133, 3 steals) appears to not be fully recovered from the fractured fingers he injured in spring training.
Bartolo Colon won his first 5 starts before losing yesterday's game. A-Rod will certainly miss him facing him - he's hit .444-8-17 in just 45 at-bats. John Lackey is the ace of the staff with 7 wins and a 2.38 ERA.
Brendan Donnelley, long a mainstay of the Angels pen is now in Boston, but Francisco Rodriguez and Scott Shields still form quite a 1-2 punch (though Shields has struggled at times this season).
Probable Pitchers
Friday - Jered Weaver vs. Tyler Clippard
Saturday - Kelvim Escobar vs. Chien-Ming Wang
Sunday - John Lackey vs. Mike Mussina
Thursday, May 24, 2007
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