A.L. West Prediction: Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels won their lone title in 2002 on the backs of pitching and defense. They were also the Anaheim Angels but let’s not go there because it doesn’t matter. The 2021 Angels are not that team.

The Los Angeles Angels won their lone title in 2002 on the backs of pitching and defense. They were also the Anaheim Angels but let’s not go there because it doesn’t matter. The 2021 Angels are not that team.
They’ll still be slow, unless they trade for someone or new manager Joe Maddon turns them loose. The Chicago Cubs’ bunch of sluggers had just 45 stolen bases last year, so it’s not likely.
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