The main reason, obviously, is because Randy Johnson only pitches one game in the series. While Torre largely redeemed himself and may have saved his job by making the playoffs, the tank job in the first half of the season still hurts the team's chances in the playoffs.
I know home field advantage isn't that big of a deal, but I can't help but think they'd be playing in the Bronx tonight if only Alan Embree didn't pitch to Paul Konerko.
(Why did Alan Embree pitch to Paul Konerko, again? What was the reasoning behind that? If the Yankees meet the White Sox in the ALCS, can we assume we'll never see that matchup again in a million years?)
Sixteen experts on ESPN.com. Their guesses aren't necessarily any better than yours or mine, but twelve out of sixteen picked the Angels to beat the Yankees.
Somehow, I think Joe Buck will forget this when he tries incessantly to convince you that the Angels are the gritty underdogs who are showing remarkable resilience against the Yankee Aura and Mystique.
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