Originally posted by dubster99
How do they automatically have to go through the Angels? They might not have to. Reigning champs doesn't men you get an automatic bid in the playoffs, or that the team that makes the world series from the AL absolutely has to play the defending champs.
cmon dude, you can't go around the point that the Angels arent the World Series Champs.
And the A's do have to play the Angels throughout the season......... so, since you're being technical...... the road to the playoffs goes through the Angels (The World Champions)