I look forward to a potential American League Playoff Series matchup with the Angels exactly the same way I look forward to turning 40 and having my spouse inform me I need a completely-invasive prostate exam.

To clarify, I dread the future more so than Chris Russo.

The Yankees beat the Angels at their own specialty on Monday in the Bronx, manufacturing the lead run thanks to the considerably effective Brett Gardner and some help from Chone Figgins, who was more edgy at 3rd than Tom Brady in the pocket against Buffalo.

The final tally was 5-3, allowing New York to grow its lead over the Angels of California to 6 games in the battle for home field advantage in the playoffs. It was a key victory for the Yankees, although the context of the face-off was maybe even more eminent.

A postseason series between these 2 organizations would be a bloodbath.

I recognize, there is that whole matter of the divisional series to be settled. The Yankees will need to get by Detroit and LA and have to figure out a way to outdo the Red Sox, a franchise that always seems to bury them. However in a year where the Yankees have earned the designated title as “The Franchise To Beat”, it is not viable to not speculate about LA bigger picture.

The Halos roster is loaded with players that frighten me. Figgins, Torii Hunter, Kendry Morales, and yes, Bobby Abreu, comprise the heart of a talented roster that rivals the strength of the Yankees’ lineup.

Expect a series between these two teams to go to seven games or close to it. Expect a series where a 3-run margin of victory is considered a thrashing.

What I’m attempting to say is, predict a series where you’ll need to drink lots of fluids…and I do not suggest water.

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