Angels Owner Arte Moreno Refuses to Step Down Amid Disappointing Season

In the wake of another underwhelming season’s conclusion, significant changes loom within the Angels organization. One notable absence among these alterations is the continued presence of Arte Moreno in the ownership group, despite growing discontent among fans and critics alike. Bill Shaikin of the LA Times has reported that Moreno remains steadfast in retaining ownership, much to the chagrin of many supporters.

Throughout the year, a series of unfortunate events seemed to plague the Anaheim team, both on and off the field. Key players suffered injuries, with the absences of Anthony Rendon and Mike Trout significantly hampering the Angels’ competitiveness.

Even the extraordinary efforts of baseball’s premier player, Shohei Ohtani, could not prevent the team from sinking further into disappointment. Injuries ultimately sidelined Ohtani as well. Despite the franchise’s bold move of exceeding the luxury tax threshold at the trade deadline during Moreno’s tenure, the team’s attempts to compete with multiple players on the mend yielded disappointing results.

In a bid to cut costs, the Angels placed recent acquisitions, including Lucas Giolito and Dominic Leone, on waivers. This desperate maneuver aimed to bring the team back under the luxury tax threshold. However, it became evident that even a single month above this financial limit strained Moreno’s budget.

As the Angels head towards their ninth consecutive season without a playoff appearance, Moreno’s optimism regarding the team’s situation appears increasingly disconnected from reality. While many hope that Moreno will take a hard look in the mirror to identify the true issues plaguing the team, it seems that fans, players, and front office personnel have reluctantly concluded that such introspection is unlikely to occur at this juncture.