Perry mention with pic

[dtuneman]

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ange ... right.html

[Don]

For those who don't want to click:

If you still doubt the inspirational powers of October baseball, consider this item reported last week:
Steve Perry, formerly the voice of the music group Journey, has been moved to resume writing songs by the recent play of the San Francisco Giants.

Perry is from the Bay Area and is a long-time fan of the team. But still, when men in stretch pants can stir enough emotion that one must simply allow the creative energy to spring forth, well, let's just say that's the sort of thing that doesn't show up in the boxscore.
No word yet on if Perry plans to pen an update of Journey's monster hit "Don't Stop Believin'." If so, we'd suggest "Don't Stop Believin' Even If Your Hairline Won't Stop Recedin'."
In a similar way, we find ourselves now motivated to write, driven by the play of the Texas Rangers. On Friday night, the Rangers rid the world of the New York Yankees, right as the Bombers were planning an addition to their dynasty.
The fact their season ended with Alex Rodriguez watching strike three made the whole thing feel like that moment when someone wins a car on "The Price is Right." You know, you couldn't help but smile?
Not only did Texas fix – if only temporarily – the one thing most wrong in baseball (payroll imbalance), the Rangers also proved they can be more than just a quirky distraction between the Dallas Cowboys' first draft pick and the Dallas Cowboys' first practice.
The Lone Sport State suddenly is bilingual, speaking more than just football, and who doesn't love to hear a different voice following fall after fall after fall of an accent as Bronx as a steaming manhole cover?
And here's a bonus: The Angels should be equally inspired, knowing they'll likely miss the playoffs again next season unless they can defeat the defending American League champions.
To be certain, the Angels should be motivated witnessing the damage being wrought by their division rivals. For starters, how about pursuing free-agent-to-be Cliff Lee? Hey, it's not our $150 million.
If Arte Moreno really plans on spending money to upgrade his roster, why not do so by the bank full? Sure, the Yankees are going to offer Lee the bank full, plus one dollar, but ol' Uncle Arte promised us, right?
This might be the backside kick the Angels need. Let's face it. They played the 2010 season looking as fresh as a dinosaur's footprint. A little discomfort in Tempe starting on Day One in February will be a good thing.
The Rangers' push certainly is welcomed reputation rehab for the AL West, which, mostly in the hands of the Angels, hasn't exactly strutted through the postseason of late.
Could you even imagine the Angels going to Tampa and winning three consecutive playoff games, like the Rangers just did? Or how about the Angels losing dramatically at home to the Yankees, then winning three in a row, two of them in New York – by a combined score of 18-3, no less – like the Rangers just did?
Before answering, remember the Angels, starting on Aug. 27, produced 12 runs in a nine-day span.
Texas has been getting it right all October, even celebrating better than the Angels. Out of respect to Josh Hamilton and his problems with substance abuse, the Rangers have been showering ginger ale on one another before switching to champagne.
The Angels had two opportunities to honor Nick Adenhart last season by celebrating with something other than alcohol. Of course, they choose to seize neither chance to publicly speak out against drunk driving.
To do so would have shown a perspective that goes beyond the baselines. Can't have that, though, because we all know how vitally important baseball is to the preservation of the society.
The Rangers, unlike the Angels, also were able to overcome the sagging production of Vladimir Guerrero to make the World Series. And after stranding a dugout's worth of runners in the first five games, it was cool, was it not, seeing Guerrero come through with three RBI on Friday?
Yeah, the Rangers have been getting it right for awhile now, although we could do with a little less of the country music and a lot less of the antler and claw displays. OK, we get it, guys. Run like a deer. But, sorry, there should be no such thing as a hands-free high five.
Still, Texas reaching the World Series – sounds surreal – has been an inspiration, hopefully throughout all of Orange County.
We're feeling more alive by the pitch, particularly now that Steve Perry is motivated to bring back our youth. We might even submit a song idea to him:
"Don't Stop Believin' Even If You're Up Three Times A Night Relievin'.

[Michigan Girl]

Sour grapes ...takin' his Angel frustration out on Perry and the Lone Star state ...

Don't Stop Believin' Jeff Miller is a Heathen ...

[sp old ldy]

I'm glad to see someone else uses "heathen" too MG...........

[annie89509]

After what happened in the WS back in '02, Angel fans shouldn't begrudge Giants good fortunes this year.

[TRAGChick]

Wow....a pic with a SMILING Perry - he has teeth!!