Painting the town Red.

That's it.

I've had it.

Forget this team, and all their letdowns.

I'm trading in my colors. Selling all my shirts. Tomorrow, I will be going to Modell's, and purchasing every piece of Angel's merchandise I can find.

That's right. The Angels. THE Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in California.

Now, you may be scratching your heads in wonder, asking yourself, "But, why Nick? Why change your allegiances so quickly? Why not wait until the ship has sunk?"

Simply, because this team is a ship with so many holes in it, that sinking is inevitable. There is no hope of them turning this season around. So, I'm just going to do the honorable thing, and jump ship.

But, at the same time, the question remains, "Why the Angels, of all teams?"

Again, a simple series of answers. They are an AL team, on the west coast. This helps me avoid rooting against the Mets as much as possible. Jumping ship doesn't mean turning around and firing at your old mates.

And besides, these Angels have become the model franchise of the MLB. Think about it. Arturo Moreno has taken a struggling, no name franchise and turned them into a contender, year in and year out. Bill Stoneman knows how to trade for and develop players. Mike Scioscia knows how to coach them. They have the 6th highest payroll in baseball, and play like it.

This team has an AL West-leading 31-22 record.

they have a team ERA under 4, and a team batting average of .256.

They are 6th in runs scored and 7th in runs allowed in the AL.

They have a mix of veterans and young players, as well as an amazing farm system.

So, while many people may look at me, with puzzled looks on their faces, asking me why I would switch allegiances, I turn to them, and ask, "Why not?"