Oakland Athletics: What to Take Away from Series Win Versus the Angels

In a move that was previously thought to be nearly impossible, the American League West division got more top-heavy in the offseason, with the Texas Rangers adding Yu Darvish and, more importantly, the Los Angeles Angels picking up Albert Pujols.

With 19 scheduled meetings between the Athletics and the Angels for the 2012 season, most would predict about four A's wins over the Angels. The A's put a damper on the Angels' preseason expectations early with three wins in a four-game series in Anaheim that concluded tonight.