The Halo Shines Bright Over Anaheim

Post date: Apr 12, 2017 8:44:06 PM

Opening Day brings the promise to every franchise in Major League Baseball, every franchise and their fan base, they believe in the promise of a World Series championship; as the season progresses the optimism evolves into realism and with each game that passes fans are able to see the progression or regression of their favorite team.

The Angels are 6-2, in their first eight games, are undefeated at home and are in first place in the American League West. I know it's early, however in the last few seasons the Angels were notorious for starting off slow in April. This is clearly not the case this year, the Halos have already pulled off two tremendous comebacks one against the Seattle Mariners and last night against the Texas Rangers.

What is the difference? The difference is the Angels finally addressed the roster problems of the last few years, second base and left field, leading to a strengthening in team defense and offense, which are both spectacular, their base running has also improved more specifically their ability to go from first to third base with not much effort; starting pitching and the bullpen however, although not terrible; are still a little suspect. The most important ingredient of all is that they are having fun. Something I haven't seen in the last few seasons.

As a fan it is very exciting to watch his team play they've demonstrated an uncanny ability to come back and win. I believe that's a product of how much fun they're having, and just playing the game without reservation.

There's an excitement in Anaheim around his team that I haven't seen in years, aside from the diehard Angels' fans like me who are always excited. The fans support this year is making it very hard for visiting teams to come in to The Big A and win. That's the way it should be, the Halo should always shine bright over Anaheim.

-ICE