On December 8th, the Los Angeles Angels made one of the boldest free agency moves in recent memory. Only hours after signing star pitcher C. J. Wilson to a deal worth $77.5 million, the Angels signed future Hall-of-Famer Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $254 million deal. Winning the bidding war for baseball's biggest star, the franchise can expect to be selling plenty of 2012 Angels tickets this season. Pujols will be expected to help the Angels win their second World Series title now that he is the best paid first baseman in the majors. The three-time NL MVP will be joining a ball club that won 86 games last season. On the Angels' roster presently, Mark Trumbo and Tori Hunter are fine run producers in their own right and LA has three solid starting pitchers in Jered Weaver, Ervin Santana, and Dan Haren. While some may question the team's decision to invest so much money in one player, Pujols and the Angels can silence all their critics starting in 2012.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will set out to honor the franchise’s half century of history this season. The Angels’ 50th season of play will commence on March 31st on the road against the Kansas City Royals. This spring, Angels manager Mike Scioscia will be looking to reinvigorate his ball club that is coming off a 80-82 season. Before last year, the Angels had won three consecutive American League West titles. The Halos struggled so mightily at the plate that Torii Hunter lead the team with only 90 RBIs. To help solve their run production woes, the Angels front office brought in experienced slugger Vernon Wells. 2011 Angels ticket holders are anticipating Wells and his trademark power to do wonders in Anaheim. The 12-year pro has hit more than 30 home runs three times in his career, including the 31 dingers he knocked out of the park last year for Toronto. With Wells’ added firepower, the Angels will hope to celebrate their “Golden Birthday” with a return to the playoffs.