In 2004, with the Angels entering Opening Day with less than two calendar years having passed since they shocked the baseball world and won the 2002 World Series, there was a heavy buzz in the air regarding the club’s chances at getting back to October glory. They followed up their miraculous ‘02 wild card championship season with a return to meh-ness in ‘03 (they finished 3rd in AL West), but the team hitting the field in ‘04 had a new, important addition that was ready to make a huge impact, not just on the team or on the league, but on the entire Angels fan base, as well.