When the Anaheim Angels won the World Series in 2002, did it remind you of the movie Angels In The Outfield? Why or Why Not?\n\nThis movie reminded me of the movie because the Anaheim Angels struggled at the begging of the season and they end up making the AL Wild Card, defeating the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins to win the AL Championship and then defeating the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. In Angels In The Outfield, the California Angels struggled throughout the season until a miracle happens and then the Angels eventually win the pennant.
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I thought of the same thing when i went to the world series in Anaheim too.
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Amen Sister!\n\nI am happy as a lark in mid-june!\n\nA few years back they started the season 4-0 and ended up 72-90. So I am not saying they are going to win the WORLD Series, but I am enjoying it while it lasts.\n\nJustin Verlander starts today, and he's got a good arm. he's a flame thrower...I'd love to see them 5-0. But I dont want to jinx them by saying they will win.\n\nWe got some young good arms. Bondermen should have a break out year, and hopefully win 15-20 games. kenny rodgers will be a good influence on the young arms (just keep him away from any and all cameramen!!! lol).\n\nShelton usually doesnt hit for power, more for average. So this is just a phase he's going through. If he can hit close to .300 (or better) I'd be happy.\n\nIf Mags can stay healthy all year, along with Guillen we should be ok. Polanco is awesome, he just hits the baseball almost everytime he's up. You can count on him being at or above .300 this year.\n\nIf Pudge has the same kind of year he had in 2004, that would be great.\n\nInge is much better hitter when he doesnt catch.\n\nGranderson has speed, but needs to work onhis outfield play.\n\nMonroe is good.\n\nOf course the trick is too put ALL THINGS together at the same time.\n\nThe baseball season is a marathon (162 games), so it's still way to early to tell. But so far I like what I see.\n\nGiving where The Tigers have been at over the last 14 years. if they win 79-80 games I would be happier than a lark in mid-june!\n\nWe haven't had a winning season (.500 or better) in 12 years. This could be 13. \n\nAnd please dont get me started on the owner, he is more concerned with his other team to even care about The Tigers.\n\noh Wow! Did I just babble? Sorry, but I love MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS!\n\nI am happy to see them in 1st place, but I know it won't last.\n\nThanks for letting me babble!
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I think they will get into the playoffs, but by the wild card.  They have good new talent, but the team never really worked together, so they will not be too good at the beginning of the season, but will be great by the end to the season!  And I think that Brian Roberts will be able to play on opening day too!  I think that they will be able to beat the Red Sox, but probably not the Yankees with all their new talent :(:(:(:(:(:(!
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Well, there's one team from Canada that has won the "World" Series. Honestly, I hate this, and I'm American. The "World" Series started in 1901 and though it was played in other countries had baseball, it wasn't like it was here, so I guess they just thought that winning a Major League Baseball championship would make them the champs of the world. Stupid and arrogant. I always call it the Major League Baseball Championship Series. I hate that it's call the "World" Series. I hope it can be changed some day.
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I was at the Cubs vs. Padres game today which all the cubs used them and most of the padres did, and i thought that it was a neat idea.  They all wore pink arm bands and breast cancer survivors sang the national anthem.  It was a nice touch for the MLB to do since baseball is the sport that more women watch than any other.  I liked the idea.
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No, the sport has spread enough that the USA would be slaughtered by a team of World All Stars.  The World Baseball Classic is different because each nation has some players but to consolidate them all against the USA wouldn't work so lets stick to NL vs AL.  I don't care for the homefield in the WS stipulation though.  The team with the best record should have homefield with the exception of a Division winner vs the Wild Card the division winner should always have homefield.
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I think that god is a Yankees fan--only kidding. i think you make a great point and ask a question i asked a while ago. mine was why do fans pray in the stands during the game. I don't know if it's a sacrilege but it's certainly silly. we credit god with always being on our side, and that, my friend, is about as egotistical as you can get.
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Well, last night's game looked like a completely different series didn't it?\n\nEdmonton was ALL over San Jose from beginning to end.  Rolosson came up HUGE for the Oil and this team is RIGHT BACK IN IT.  \n\nI will cry tears of happiness if the Oilers win the cup this year.  And I think that they can do it!\n\nOilers in 7 baby!!\n\nGO OIL GO!!
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No they have to wait another 88 years!!!!  2004 was a fluke!  How does the wild card team get home field advantage over the team (Cardinals) with the best record in all of baseball? It's just not right and yes I'm still bitter.  That All-Star game rule is whacked and it needs to be scrapped!
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I'm also an Angels fan.  I think we're getting better.  We really need colon and  erstad back.  We've had too many injuries, and our rookies weren't as good as they were supposed to be.  Morales, Napoli, and Jered Weaver are a nice surprise.  I don't know why we still pitch Jeff Weaver.  It seems like we always lose by a lot when he plays.  I think some of our youngsters in AAA might be better.
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It was actually a combination of low fan support and poor ownership support. Back when the Expos were a decent team they couldn't fill up that abortion of a ballpark called Olympic Stadium. The owners wanted to move for years but were locked into a lease with the stadium, so they quit putting a good team on the field. Some big names have played in Montreal, but were traded or cut loose as soon as they were going to cost any real $$. Finally a few years back MLB had enough and tried to contract the league by getting rid of two teams, Montreal and Minnesota. Minnesota responded by making a run at the world series. The contraction plan was eventually thrown out the window and the other team owners with MLB bought the Expos and operated for at least one year in Montreal until a plan to move them, ultimately to DC, was developed. They finally, this year, had finalized a deal to sell the team to a DC based group.
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okay, i just answered your eastern conference question and was hoping you put this one up too....\nk...well, the oilers beat an over-rated red wings team, impressively none the less; and then a sharks team that i was convinced would be in the cup, possibly winning it all...the ducks played a spirited series vs. the flames, and then absolutely wrecked the avalanche...it seems like a closer battle then one would have guessed at the beginning of these playoffs, but i will get to the point-this ducks team seems vaguely familiar to the ducks team who almost took the cup against the devils a couple of years ago...so i'll give u this- ducks in 6... but a very good six
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Yeah if you want to look at stats alone but weird things happen in baseball.I remember last year the Royals swept the Yankees and the Royals had a horrible team.That's why so many people get frustrated with the Yankees.People think they should win every single game with a pay roll like that, and they probably should.I also think that a lot of good teams are too relaxed when a bad team comes into town and then they loose.Sorry...I keep going on and on but its just that I am a Royals fan and even though they are bad I have seen them beat some of the best teams.I guess that's just how baseball works.
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My all time Yankees team is the team that collapsed two years ago after being up 3 games in the ALCS. Love that team so much!!! I love the Red Sox.
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To all those who have answered in the negative, my response is who would of thought that the past five world champions would have been the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox?  Especially when many believed the final two were "cursed" and would never win the championship again.  \n\nIt all boils down to three things.  The first is talent, especially in the areas of pitching and defense.  So far, the Tigers have excelled in both.  If (and that little word can be the biggest in the English language) they keep up both as they have so far, then they are a very serious contender for the championship.  \n\nSecondly is coaching.  Jim Leyland is a proven veteran manager, who has proven he can develop talent and win championships.  He has surrounded himself with an excellent coaching staff, that has the ability to get the most of of the availiable talent the team has.  The Tigers have nothing to worry about in this category.  \n\nThe third is maturity and team focus.  The Tigers have kept an even keil so far, as they have gone about their business.  Pudge Rodriguez is once again offering his veteran leadership, and the addition of Kenny Rogers has not only strengthened their pitching staff what he has done on the field, but also how he has mentored others on the staff off the field to reach their potential.  \n\nDo I think the Tigers will win the World Series?  I will say they definitely have a strong chance to, but it is too early in the season to see if their current success will continue into the heart of the summer, especially when they have to face teams like the Red Sox and Yankees.  The White Sox are the team to beat in their division, and, in there earlier series this year, Chicago showed Detroit why they are the defending World Champs.  If, in August, the Tigers have the same winning percentage that they do now, and have shown they can beat the three previously mentioned teams, then my answer is Yes, I do believe the Tigers will win the World Series.  But, like I said eariler, that little word "if" can be the biggest word in the English language.
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Canseco got what he had coming. I used to be a big fan of his. I am from Cincinnati but I rooted for the A's in the 90 world series against the Reds because I liked Canseco, McGuire, Dave Stewart and others so much but I fell out of favor with those guys. I would never deny a 12 year old kid my autograph. Jose is a dick and that's why he's poor and has to scrum off of his brother Ozzie now, even though he's broke too!!
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I went to an Angels game about 15 years ago and got Dante Bichette's(Right Fielder) attention during pre-game warm ups.  I lied and told him that I was "Joe Mcintrye" from the New Kids on the Block.  He bought it and took me on the field, down into the dugout and in the locker room!  Here I am, a 16 year old frightened kid who is staring the likes of Brian Downing, Dave Winfield and Wally Joyner right in the face inside thier own locker room!  I actually saw Jim Abbott naked lying on the trainers table!  Dante even took me out after the game and bought me dinner at TGI Fridays.  I was scared shitless because if anyone found out, I would be in a heap of trouble!  At least I pulled it off and it is something I can tell my kids someday!