They have arguably the leagues best hitter, Griffey Jr., and the leagues best pitcher, Randy Johnson. They can hit with any team in the majors and probably will be playing deep into the playoffs. If they can get by New York, they might even win the pennant. Their bullpen stinks, blowing a league-leading 26 saves last year. Their inability to sign a quality closer may just up sealing their fate again this year.
Someone has to step up.
The addition of Cecil Fielder gives them a much needed big bat to complement Tim Salmon. If they can stay healthy, which is a task for the Angels, they could challenge Seattle for the division. They have to realize that the season is 162 games long and not crumble at the finish line again. They should be interesting. This team looked like they were on the verge of greatness at the end of the 1996 campaign, but injuries and such helped them to slide to just 77 wins last year.