The Yankees have begun their West Coast swing, starting with the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. Had this been a decade ago, Yankees fans would groan in unison at the thought of playing the Halos.
They were always that team the Yanks just could not figure out. Names like Howie Kendrick and Chone Figgins were thorns in the Bombers’ side for years, until the Yankees finally conquered their demons in the 2009 ALCS. Since then, the Yankees have a record of 30-19 against the Angels.
However, as one nemesis faded, another has emerged, and continues to give the Yankees problems.