Ex-Angels in the playoffs

A look at familiar names in the postseason.

Boston Red Sox - The only former Angel on their roster is Brendan Donnelly. Donnelly is out with Tommy John surgery. He last pitched on June 10th .

Cleveland Indians - Paul Byrd went 15-8 with a 4.59 era this season as Cleveland's 4th starter. He is scheduled to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Yankees next Monday.

New York Yankees - Jose Molina hit .224 as an Angel this year and .295 as a Yankee.

Arizona Diamondbacks - Alberto Callaspo never played at the Major League level for the Angels but was a prospect when the Angels traded him to Arizona for Jason Bulger. The 24-year old Callaspo hit just .207 in 140 at-bats and probably will not make the post season roster. Outfielder Jeff DaVanon started the year with the D'Backs but was waived and signed by the A's in August.

Chicago Cubs - no former Angels.

Colorado Rockies - Ramon Ortiz was traded by the Twins to the Rockies in August. He has pitched sparingly for the Rockies allowing 11 earned runs in 12 innings pitched.

Philadelphia Phillies - JC Romero was acquired by the Phillies in June after the Red Sox placed him on waivers. The Phillies use Romero as a left-handed specialist and he has not allowed an earned run in 19 September appearances (13.2 innings). Last year with the Halos his era was 6.70. With the Phillies, it's down to 1.31.

San Diego Padres - There are no players on the Padres who have played for the Angels, but their managed by the Angels former pitching coach, Bud Black. Their hitting coach is former Angel Wally Joyner.

Other coaches with Angels ties are...
- Diamondbacks hitting coach Rick Schu (1b-3b 1990)
- Red Sox 1st Base Coach Luis Alicea (2b 1997)
- Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell (sp 1993-94)
- Rockies 1st Base Coach Glenallen Hill (dh 2001)
- Yankees Special Pitching Instructor Rich Monteleone (rp 1988-89, 1995-96)