Do the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a chance of winning the World Series in 2006?
483970
Last year they talked about the NL "worst", this year it's starting to look like the AL "worst". Hey I'd like to see the Dodgers and the Angels in the series but I don't think it'll happen this year. I guess it's still early enough in the season that anything could happen. However, in order for the Angels to even get to the playoffs, they'll have to change the way they're playing. Right now I'd put my money on the A's in the AL west and either of the Sox or the Cards to win the Series.
11661
I, being an Angels' fan, am very familiar with the M's.  I thought last year was a total fluke.  I think the M's have the lineup to put up some runs and now that they've obtained some pitching (Washburn), they may be back in the hunt for the West.  I am upset my Halos haven't done much in the offseason besides letting go of two big contributors (Molina, Washburn) so hopefully they have a good plan with the farm system.  I still think the M's lineup is probably better than the Angels'.  But then again, what's on paper doesnt count. Play ball!
751712
No.  I think he's only been to a World Series twice.  2006 MVP was Eckstein and 2003 and Beckett.
931706
They are 12th right now (11/26/2006).  I would guesstimate they would be in the 3-8 range with a win.
301796
Yes. The way baseball is now teams that can spend a lot of money, and do it wisely, stand a much better chance of being competitive. I expect that both teams will be in the playoffs this year and I'd give it a 1 in 4 chance that there will be one this year.
1088472
The mets have a very good chance of winning the world series considering Albert Pujous is injured and no other NL team thus far have proven themselves worthy. The mets only concern right now is pitching.They have an old pitching rotation and they might break down as the season wears on.\n\nP.S. They should trade for the D-Willis
565392
I wish they would. It would be good for baseball. However, they need to win their division or be the wild card before they can compete for the right to play in the World Series. Both are highly unlikely in the next three years. They just do not have the talent/
402688
I think that they have a good chance of winning. I like the Giants and I like to watch Barry Bonds hit. But I think the Giants can win the World Series if they stop relying on Bonds to win all of their games for them. If you are a Giants fan then you know what I am talking about.
625610
It's too early in the season. Have faith THE CUBBIES WILL WIN THE 2006 WORLD SERIES!
919756
absolutely not.\n\nThey need to build that new team around some players, and Willis and Cabrera are the perfect candidates.\n\nThey have been interested in the past, because they thought that team was not good enough to compete yet, but it is. They can really make a run in 2007-08, Division or Wild Card, and win the world series (they have the pitching to do well in the postseason)\n\nI think they are smart enough to realise how much Willis helps that team, on and off the field, 06 was a bit of an off year, but he will be back. \n\nThey have saved a lot of money this year to pay him ($30mill in for revenue sharing, $15 out in payroll) so they can afford to keep him around.\n\nThey can add some players to fill some voids, Catcher will not be one of them, centre field will be.
1129527
Angels, I like it.....not sure about the Anaheim thing though.
562458
Yes.  Everyone wins and loses 40 games.  It's what teams do with the remaining 80 that separates them.  I think the Angels are taking their losses now, not by choice of course, but they'll bounce back.  They're just in a hitting funk.  I mean you have Figgins who is a menace on the bases who hardly strikes out, Cabrera who is having a fine season, Vlad nuff said, and Kennedy who is leading the league in batting average with men in scoring position (I think it was like .560).  They'll be fine.
135998
so many people have asked here "who do you think will win the world series in '06?" and in every one i said that i think the dodgers will win. their line-up is awesome and they just look great. they are the total underdog like the white sox were. no one thought the white sox were going to win. but the dodgers will win. and if they dont, anyone but the yankees.
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http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings?type=regular&year=season_2005\nyou use this url and you see the angels as division winners with bengie Molina as their catcher.  One season later minus Bengie Molina in 2006 with him up in toronto.  You notice a much improved toronto team and a worsened Los Angeles team.\nhttp://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings?type=regular&year=season_2006\nBasically what was The Angels loss turned out to be the Blue Jays gain.
408778
Its possible. You cant say never because in 40 years they will have a whole new team and anything can happen. For all we know the Royals could one day win a world series or maybe the devil rays. Of coarse none of these teams will win in the near future, but u cant say they will never win a world series. so it is def possible
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ANAHEIM ANGELS\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n1964   Dean Chance           20- 9\n1970   Clyde Wright          22-12\n1971   Andy Messersmith      20-13\n1973   Nolan Ryan            21-16\n1973   Bill Singer           20-14\n1974   Nolan Ryan            22-16\n\n       ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n2001   Curt Schilling        22- 6\n2001   Randy Johnson         21- 6\n\n         ATLANTA BRAVES\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n1969   Phil Niekro           23-13\n1974   Phil Niekro           20-13\n1979   Phil Niekro           21-20\n1991   Tom Glavine           20-11\n1992   Tom Glavine           20- 8\n1993   Tom Glavine           22- 6\n1993   Greg Maddux           20-10\n1996   John Smoltz           24- 8\n1997   Denny Neagle          20- 5\n1998   Tom Glavine           20- 6\n2000   Tom Glavine           21- 9\n\n        BALTIMORE ORIOLES\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n1963   Steve Barber          20-13\n1968   Dave McNally          22-10\n1969   Mike Cuellar          23-11\n1969   Dave McNally          20- 7\n1970   Mike Cuellar          24- 8\n1970   Dave McNally          24- 9\n1970   Jim Palmer            20-10\n1971   Mike Cuellar          20- 9\n1971   Pat Dobson            20- 8\n1971   Dave McNally          21- 5\n1971   Jim Palmer            20- 9\n1972   Jim Palmer            21-10\n1973   Jim Palmer            22- 9\n1974   Mike Cuellar          22-10\n1975   Jim Palmer            23-11\n1975   Mike Torrez           20- 9\n1976   Wayne Garland         20- 7\n1976   Jim Palmer            22-13\n1977   Jim Palmer            20-11\n1978   Jim Palmer            21-12\n1979   Mike Flanagan         23- 9\n1980   Scott McGregor        20- 8\n1980   Steve Stone           25- 7\n1984   Mike Boddicker        20-11\n\n         BOSTON RED SOX\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n1901   Cy Young              33-10\n1902   Bill Dinneen          21-21\n1902   Cy Young              32-11\n1903   Bill Dinneen          21-13\n1903   Tom Hughes            20- 7\n1903   Cy Young              28- 9\n1904   Bill Dinneen          23-14\n1904   Jesse Tannehill       21-11\n1904   Cy Young              26-16\n1905   Jesse Tannehill       22- 9\n1907   Cy Young              22-15\n1908   Cy Young              21-11\n1911   Smoky Joe Wood        23-17\n1912   Hugh Bedient          20- 9\n1912   Buck O'Brien          20-13\n1912   Smoky Joe Wood        34- 5\n1914   Ray Collins           20-13\n1916   Babe Ruth             23-12\n1917   Carl Mays             22- 9\n1917   Babe Ruth             24-13\n1918   Carl Mays             21-13\n1921   Sad Sam Jones         23-16\n1923   Howard Ehmke          20-17\n1935   Wes Ferrell           25-14\n1935   Lefty Grove           20-12\n1936   Wes Ferrell           20-15\n1942   Cecil Hughson         22- 6\n1945   Boo Ferriss           21-10\n1946   Boo Ferriss           25- 6\n1946   Cecil Hughson         20-11\n1949   Ellis Kinder          23- 6\n1949   Mel Parnell           25- 7\n1953   Mel Parnell           21- 8\n1963   Bill Monbouquette     20-10\n1967   Jim Lonborg           22- 9\n1973   Luis Tiant            20-13\n1974   Luis Tiant            22-13\n1976   Luis Tiant            21-12\n1978   Dennis Eckersley      20- 8\n1986   Roger Clemens         24- 4\n1987   Roger Clemens         20- 9\n1990   Roger Clemens         21- 6\n1999   Pedro Martinez        23- 4\n\n          CHICAGO CUBS\n\nYear   Pitcher                 W-L\n1902   Jack Taylor           22-11\n1903   Jack Taylor           21-14\n1903   Jake Weimer           21- 9\n1904   Jake Weimer           20-14\n1906   Three Finger Brown    26- 6\n1906   Jack Pfiester         20- 8\n1907   Three Finger Brown    20- 6\n1907   Orval Overall         23- 8\n1908   Three Finger Brown    29- 9\n1908   Ed Reulbach           24- 7\n1909   Three Finger Brown    27- 9\n1909   Orval Overall         20-11\n1910   Three Finger Brown    25-13\n1910   King Cole             20- 4\n1911   Three
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no they done have a chance to win the world cup.