While the Boston Red Sox are squarely in the playoff picture and the Angels are already focusing on the off season, there is a parallel that brings the two organizations together. Both of the teams employ 37-year old closing pitchers that are among the best of their generation and making pushes to join the Hall of Fame following their retirement.
But for the Angels' Kenley Jansen and Boston's Arnoldis Chapman, retirement is far down the line. Jansen has been vocal about his chase for 500 saves, and just a few weeks ago stated he wants to pitch for at least four more years.