In Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Angels say the organization is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise. Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei is a member of the team.
The Angels announced on Tuesday that the "Organization has initiated a formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives including a possible sale of the team."
The owner Arte Moreno released a statement. He said, "It has been a great honor and privilege to own the Angels for 20 seasons."
He described the decision as difficult and requiring "a great deal of thoughtful consideration." He added that he and his family had come to the conclusion that "now is the time."
The 76-year-old owner, who made his fortune in advertising, purchased the franchise from the Walt Disney Company in 2003. That was one year after the Angels captured the World Series title.
But the Angels have been in the doldrums since then. The team has not managed to win another World Series title. It has not made it to the playoffs since 2014.
The team remains in a slump this season. It is currently ranked fourth in the five-team American League West division.
Moreno has a lot of influence on the acquisition of players through free agency and trades. He signed big-name athletes, such as Albert Pujols and Anthony Rendon.
Ohtani will become a free agent after the 2023 season. Observers are curious to see how the owner's decision to sell the team will affect the future of the two-way sensation.
The Angels announced on Tuesday that the "Organization has initiated a formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives including a possible sale of the team."
The owner Arte Moreno released a statement. He said, "It has been a great honor and privilege to own the Angels for 20 seasons."
He described the decision as difficult and requiring "a great deal of thoughtful consideration." He added that he and his family had come to the conclusion that "now is the time."
The 76-year-old owner, who made his fortune in advertising, purchased the franchise from the Walt Disney Company in 2003. That was one year after the Angels captured the World Series title.
But the Angels have been in the doldrums since then. The team has not managed to win another World Series title. It has not made it to the playoffs since 2014.
The team remains in a slump this season. It is currently ranked fourth in the five-team American League West division.
Moreno has a lot of influence on the acquisition of players through free agency and trades. He signed big-name athletes, such as Albert Pujols and Anthony Rendon.
Ohtani will become a free agent after the 2023 season. Observers are curious to see how the owner's decision to sell the team will affect the future of the two-way sensation.
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Summary
Los Angeles Angels franchise potentially up for sale, owner Arte Moreno announces evaluation of strategic alternatives including a possible sale. The team, owned by advertising mogul since 2003, has not won a World Series title since its capture in 2002 and has failed to make playoffs since 2014.
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Date: Aug. 24, 2022
Created: 2022/08/24 23:14
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:08
Last Read: 2022/08/24 23:14