Nick Gorneault checks in
Fisher Cats outfielder Nick Gorneault was drafted by the Angels in 2001 and reached the majors in 2007, playing two games for the Halos. His take on the ALCS?
Thoughts on former team:
“I really like the Angels! They have overcome the speed bump that has got in their way for the past five years, — the Red Sox. They play tough, aggressive and disciplined baseball and I think they are poised to get past the Yankees and into the World Series.”
On the Yankees:
“As strong as they’ve been the second half of the year, I think there are three distinct advantages the Angels have over them; (1) starting pitching, (2) defense, and (3) base running/ intangibles. The Yankees have outslugged teams all year but this will not happen against Lackey, Weaver, and Kazmir. Small ball will be factor in this series and that is where the Angels thrive. This is proven in the fact that the Angels are the only team to have a winning record against the Yankees since 96.
On watching the Angels in the ALDS:
“I went to the game on Sunday and saw how much better of an offensive team they have become this year. With the addition of Abreu, they have become a much more disciplined team. They are relentless. Tough at-bats come from one through nine in the line up. When you take that and add the way they run the bases, you have a team that will put constant pressure on an average Yankees defense.”
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