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.
Both of them are the problem....
Arte’s still making bank with the cable deal he signed (which is his real goal)—it’s more than paying for the Pujols contract...unfortunately his interference in personnel on the field hasn’t helped.
Even with that though, Scioscia has had many bites at the apple with very talented teams, and has ended up with the worst playoff record of any manager in baseball. All the years of one and done post season appearances....Fat Mike has a proven track record of failure there. Long past time for him to go.