Are the playoffs enough?

[Docwaukee]

Will you be satisfied with the season if the halos get a wild card spot no matter the outcome?

[ukyah]

playoffs are what you build for, after that it's anybody's game.

[Tyler]

One step at a time, so yes.

[mtangelsfan]

With the pitching staff we started with at the end of last season and even start with this season the playoffs would be a boon.

[Reveille1984]

Hell yeah I'd be happy.  Like Doc said, you play to make the playoffs.  If we lost a one game wildcard play-in I'd probably be pissed, but I guess it would be our fault we didn't win the division (as stupid and terrible as the wildcard setup is).

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Considering the Angels haven't made the playoffs since 2009 yes.  Especially taking into the account the question marks regarding the pitching staff.   

[gotbeer]

No.  World Series Championship is the only goal.  No one remembers second place.  But it's 12 years later, and people still remember 2002.

 

Heck, the Dodgers main draw for their TV station is something that happened 26 years ago.  And something that the station will never show, a WS.

Edited March 31, 2014 by gotbeer

[Chimi]

If the wildcard game was a 3 game series then I would say yes. But since it's a play in game now I don't consider that game a playoff game. They need get to the ALDS in my opinion.

[floplag]

As said, anything can happen in a short series, which is exactly what the playoffs are.
I would be very happy if we make it as the division winner, satisfied if we make it as a wild card, and no i dont mean the one game play in as that would be ok, but not happy. 

[Diaz15]

If the wildcard game was a 3 game series then I would say yes. But since it's a play in game now I don't consider that game a playoff game. They need get to the ALDS in my opinion.

 

I'm with you. I'm not a fan of the 1-game wildcard game. I feel that it leaves too much to luck and chance. Baseball can be a weird game at times. I don't see them changing it to a 3-game playoff series because of TV scheduling, but I think it would be better. 

 

I don't think I could stomach them losing that wildcard game.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Before the previous two seasons, with the high expectations, I didn't think just getting to the playoffs was enough. After not making the playoffs the past four seasons, I'd be satisfied if the Angels just make the playoffs.

[tdawg87]

Yes.

Of course I want them to win the WS, but I would like them to at least get to the playoffs first. It would be nice to see meaningful October baseball again, even if it is short lived.

[Angel Oracle]

Yes, after 4 seasons without them, just getting back there will be a great step forward again.

[robblin17]

I voted no just based on the way the poll was worded. If the Angels were a WC, I would need them to win that play in game and see a series to be satisfied. 

[Lou Spirito]

A competitive team that plays to it's potential, has heart, grit and provides some great moments — that's all I ever expect. If another beats you at your best, well, that's baseball.

[Slegnaac]

Win a playoff home game then I will be happy

[FabulousFabregas]

It'd sure beat the last 4 years.

[Chuck]

Just getting to the playoffs gives us and any team a "Chance" so yes. 

[mancini79]

I voted no just based on the way the poll was worded. If the Angels were a WC, I would need them to win that play in game and see a series to be satisfied.

Good point! To me, Wild Card game is not the playoffs. Need to at least get involved with a post season series.

[jangel7]

Losing the wild card game would be frustrating, but I would still be happy to get there this year.

[Sherlock31]

Of course! WC would be great, but just get back to the playoff, get back to the winning way would be good enough for me.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Yes.

Of course I want them to win the WS, but I would like them to at least get to the playoffs first. It would be nice to see meaningful October baseball again, even if it is short lived.

This.

Obviously we all want a ring. But its not 2006-10 anymore where the regular season was just a formality.

Ask seattle fans if they miss the griffey years or not. Yeah, they came up short, but it was a hell of a lot better than anything since.

[nate]

I think they need to at least make it to the division series to say it is truly a successful season.

[Brian Ilten]

The results of this poll point out exactly what is wrong with the Angels fan base.

[tdawg87]

The results of this poll point out exactly what is wrong with the Angels fan base.

 

I think you will find that most fans of every other team would probably feel the same way. Barring maybe the Yankees and Red Sox fans. It will be especially prevalent for fans of teams that haven't made the playoffs in recent years.