Who Owns the Los Angeles Angels? A Tale of Billionaires and Baseballs
So, you wanna know who's the big cheese behind the Los Angeles Angels? Let's dive into this juicy bit of baseball business.
The Man, the Myth, the Moreno
The current owner of the Angels is a guy named Arturo Moreno. Now, before you picture some old, grumpy baseball fanatic, imagine this: a dude who made his millions in the billboard business. Yes, you read that right. Billboard ads. Who knew that putting up giant pictures of Justin Bieber could lead to owning a baseball team?
Moreno bought the Angels in 2003 from the Walt Disney Company. Yep, Mickey Mouse used to own a baseball team. Can you imagine Goofy playing first base? We're pretty sure that would have been a home run every time.
A Rollercoaster of Ownership
It hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows for Moreno. The Angels have had their ups and downs. There were those glory days with a young Mike Trout, and then there were those...other days. Fans have been clamoring for the team to spend more money on players, but Moreno seems to be playing a game of chicken with their wallets.
There's been talk of selling the team, but for now, Moreno is still hanging on to his baseball baby. Will he finally open up the checkbook and bring in some big-name players? Or will he keep us guessing? Only time will tell.
How to Become a Baseball Billionaire (Probably Not)
Okay, so you're probably not going to become the owner of the Angels anytime soon, but here are a few tips to get you started on your own baseball empire:
- How to start a baseball team: Well, this one's a bit tricky. You'll need a billion or two dollars, a city that wants a baseball team, and a really good lawyer.
- How to negotiate player contracts: This involves a lot of math, a little bit of bluffing, and a willingness to spend ridiculous amounts of money.
- How to deal with angry fans: This requires a thick skin, a good PR team, and maybe a few free tickets.
- How to build a winning team: This is the hardest part. You need a mix of talent, luck, and a bit of magic.
- How to sell a baseball team for a profit: If you manage to build a winning team, this one should be easy. Just find a sucker, er, I mean, a buyer.
So there you have it. The complicated world of baseball ownership. Who knew it could be so dramatic?
