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Anthony Rendon should eliminate the Angels' long-standing third-base woes

ANAHEIM, Calif. - When Troy Glaus ripped a two-run double over the head of Barry Bonds in Game 6 of the 2002 World Series, it didn't just cap an Angels 6-5 come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants and practically cement series MVP honors for the Angels third baseman. It marked the end of an era.

That 2002 version of Glaus was the last time the Angels had a highly productive, prototypical power-hitting third baseman, a 17-year drought that should end with this week's blockbuster signing of free agent Anthony

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