The hometown teams for anyone in So Cal (North of San Diego County) are any LA/Orange County team - which means the Kings and the Ducks, the Dodgers and the Angels, the Lakers and the Clippers. Some people like one over the other, obviously; but generally, any of those are considered the hometown team. So when the Rams/Raiders skipped town, they were abandoning So Cal, and are both on the blacklist in my book.
Back to the Angels. I admit that I don't know about the seasons of the Twins or the Cards (outside of the Angels and the Cubs, I just don't pay attention to baseball), but the Angels have gone further this year than ever before - and that after the worst beginning of the season ever (I think they lost the first 20 games or so). I'd say that probably trumps any season those teams have had - at least, it does in the deserving category. They have a charismatic and likable team this year, one that could gain a following on national tv.
Of course, I
am biased. I'll be the first to admit that.
