If only Arte Moreno had the same guts...
Moreno is what’s wrong with the Angels IMO. The terrible contracts that have hamstrung the team come right from him. He equates getting big publicity with success so he loves offering big names huge contracts. In Moreno’s world marketing is the only thing of importance.
When Disney took the team to the World Series they were a solid bunch of gamers with no big name stars. They just never quit. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the KC Royals are built like that team, there’s a few Anaheim Angel alumni working there. Moreno bought the team and over time dismantled what had led to its success. Unfortunately it’s hard to fire an owner.