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July 16, 2005
Hidden: Statistics Don't Win Ballgames: The Angels' performance on the field is a great example of why statistics don't win ballgames and why the Angels may take it all again this year.
posted by tommysands to baseball at 10:38 AM - 4 comments
I still have to go with my White Sox. Hopefully they will be even more consistent in the second half.
posted by volfire at 11:50 AM on July 16, 2005
You may be right, Vol, and you have the stats on your side, but the Angels seem to always find a way to win (except in the Mariners series just befor the All Star break). And, I think Mike Scioscia is one of the best, if not THE best, managers in baseball.
posted by tommysands at 11:58 AM on July 16, 2005
(reg info for link: username: bugmenot - password: 123456) While it's true that the LAAoAOCAngels have a knack for winning games, it seems a bit premature, IMO, to say they even have their division wrapped up. Oakland seems primed, ready, and willing to beat the everlovingshitoutofmyRangers, for their traditional 2nd half of the season run. Texas, with a couple of key moves, could easily remain in contention as well. So keep the rally monkey at bay, for the moment, at least.
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:03 PM on July 16, 2005
Health is really their only obsticle. Hopefully, Casey Kotchman is moved to the east.