The Angels were considered the class of the American League even before they acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from Atlanta.

"They're the model franchise in our league," an A.L. scout says. "I like everything they do. The way they scout. The way they develop. The way they instruct. The way they play."

That scout and a National League scout say manager Mike Scioscia deserves significant credit for the Angels' success. Scioscia has created an atypical A.L. team, one that » Full column

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