Ray of Sunshine

Hi! I am a new member. I want to share an off-the-wall thought that my buddies and I have been discussing for quite a while now. Do you remember the "Curse of the Bambino" and other, similar "curses" of baseball lore? Well, I firmly believe that ever since Arte Moreno added the ludicrous "Los Angeles" name to OUR Angels he cursed our beloved Angels. Further, I do not believe we can ever win another world championship unless that foreign city name is removed. The "Angels Arte Curse" will prevent same. Let me share a few facts that may solidify my point of view. In no particular order.....Mike Napoli was an OK Angel player; a great player once traded. Scott Kazmir and Greinke are quality starting pitchers before & after their stint with the Angels. Garrett Richards has had two serious injuries, Todd Adenhardt was unfortunately killed, Tyler Skaggs has serious arm problems, Albert Pujols keeps injuring his legs, & Josh Hamilton was a bust until he returned to the Rangers again. Howie Kendrick was good, but is now great batting cleanup for the Dodgers. Weaver is suddenly no longer able to pitch, as hitters wait for his 68 MPH "slow curve" to homer and this season we've had 12 guys on the DL at one time. Huston Street is a quality reliever that has now been injured and shows signs of the "Angels Arte Curse" too. Poor Shoemaker is really bearing the brundt of the curse, as he pitches great most everytime but the curse prevents him from many wins. I am certain I could go on and on, but you get the point. I doubt that our beloved ANAHEIM Angels will ever win again until the "Los Angeles" stigma is removed from our team name. The "Angels Arte Curse" will prevent it!

Hi! I am a new member. I want to share an off-the-wall thought that my buddies and I have been discussing for quite a while now. Do you remember the "Curse of the Bambino" and other, similar "curses" of baseball lore? Well, I firmly believe that ever since Arte Moreno added the ludicrous "Los Angeles" name to OUR Angels he cursed our beloved Angels. Further, I do not believe we can ever win another world championship unless that foreign city name is removed. The "Angels Arte Curse" will prevent same. Let me share a few facts that may solidify my point of view. In no particular order.....Mike Napoli was an OK Angel player; a great player once traded. Scott Kazmir and Greinke are quality starting pitchers before & after their stint with the Angels. Garrett Richards has had two serious injuries, Todd Adenhardt was unfortunately killed, Tyler Skaggs has serious arm problems, Albert Pujols keeps injuring his legs, & Josh Hamilton was a bust until he returned to the Rangers again. Howie Kendrick was good, but is now great batting cleanup for the Dodgers. Weaver is suddenly no longer able to pitch, as hitters wait for his 68 MPH "slow curve" to homer and this season we've had 12 guys on the DL at one time. Huston Street is a quality reliever that has now been injured and shows signs of the "Angels Arte Curse" too. Poor Shoemaker is really bearing the brundt of the curse, as he pitches great most everytime but the curse prevents him from many wins. I am certain I could go on and on, but you get the point. I doubt that our beloved ANAHEIM Angels will ever win again until the "Los Angeles" stigma is removed from our team name. The "Angels Arte Curse" will prevent it!