2009 LA Angels MLB Preview:
The roster of the 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (formerly known as the Anaheim Angels) is stacked with difference makers. The L.A. Angels will count on strong pitching from Jered Weaver and solid hitting from Vlad Guerrero, Torii Hunter and Chone Figgins. If Anaheim Manager Mike Scioscia gets his team hot, they have the potential to win their AL West division again and head to the World Series.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM INFORMATION:
Founded: 1961
Location: Anaheim, California
Stadium: Angel Stadium
Conference: American League
Division: West Division
Rivals: Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners
Notable Players: Nolan Ryan, Dave Winfield, Rod Carew
Los Angeles Angels World Series Title: 1 - 2002
Los Angeles Angels NL Championships: 1 - 2002
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play baseball in the West Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The franchise was founded in 1961 as the Los Angeles Angels. The team would emphasize that it was the only American League team in California by changing the name to the California Angels from 1965 to 1996. The Disney take over of the team and the fact that the team's stadium is located in Anaheim brought about the 1997 change to the Anaheim Angels, and the team has just recently added Los Angeles back to the name. The team has one World Series title from 2002 and has won their division 3 out of the last 4 years. Some of the baseball greats to play for the Angels include Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, and Rod Carew.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play their home games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Fans at Angel Stadium have been lucky enough to see some incredible milestones including Mickey Mantle's last home run to win a game, Nolan Ryan's 9 straight strike-outs, Rod Carew's 3000th hit, and Reggie Jackson's 500th home run. Buy Los Angeles Angels tickets and don't miss baseball history in the making!
See Also:
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Playoff Tickets
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Preview History