Enemy Lines An Opposing Team's Scout Sizes Up The Angels

This is a team that can do everything: manufacture runs, steal, hit-and-run, bunt. They'll do what they have to do to get a run early....

The bullpen is battle-tested, but the rotation is average at best. They need one starter to step up, and that guy has to be Ramon Ortiz. Jarrod Washburn is a great No. 2 starter on any team, but he's not a No. 1 yet. Kevin Appier's a workhorse. I thought he was going to break down when he was in Oakland, but he's still going....

Francisco Rodriguez was no fluke. His stuff is electrifying; he'll be a closer down the line. They needed another lefty in the bullpen, and I'm surprised they didn't go out and get one....

Troy Glaus is awesome. He's right there when you talk about elite power hitters....

David Eckstein maximizes his ability. He has a below-average arm but has great accuracy. Adam Kennedy can hit, but he'll never be a Gold Glover....

Bengie Molina looks out of shape. He'll be pushed by his brother, Jose, but when it's all said and done, Wil Nieves may be the best of their catchers....

Give me nine Darin Erstads and we'll battle you every day. Tim Salmon finally relaxed last year after pressing for so long. He should have another good year."