Angels opt out of stadium lease in Anaheim

[Blarg]

22 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Moreno Valley Angels.

 

21 minutes ago, Tank said:

might as well move to barstow in that case.

Maybe you missed the joke.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, Blarg said:

 

Maybe you missed the joke.

Guilty.

[yk9001]

I thought he should have moved to downtown LA years ago.

You want LA in your name?  Own it.

[Dtwncbad]

Let's not all get distracted with where another ballpark might be built.  The most important thing here is protecting the grey field mouse that could be endangered at the construction site.

And climate change.  No new ballpark if there is impact on climate.  We certainly don't want cyclones in Tustin.

[Taylor]

Foothill Ranch Angels

[mtangelsfan]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Foothill Ranch Angels

That Great Park is still empty, isn't it?

[Taylor]

1 minute ago, mtangelsfan said:

That Great Park is still empty, isn't it?

It's now filled with a bunch of condos and townhomes.

[mtangelsfan]

3 minutes ago, Taylor said:

It's now filled with a bunch of condos and townhomes.

Morons, I thought it was supposed to be set aside for the public.

[Dtwncbad]

Elon Musk has a plan for a ballpark that orbits in space and runs on electricity.

[nate]

There is a summer league stadium here in town that they could take over.  Right on Lake Michigan!

Anyway, I wonder what the chances are that they move to LA... maybe in a new NFL stadium being built?

[T.G.]

The Cubs used to have Spring Training in Wrigley Field... on Catalina Island.  Arte could transport people over on his yacht.

[Thomas]

I think to really integrate itself with the Southern California culture, they should put a new stadium in a gated community.

[Taylor]

24 minutes ago, mtangelsfan said:

Morons, I thought it was supposed to be set aside for the public.

Irvine is basically a privatized city. The Irvine Company runs everything.

[HaloCory22]

The most likely result will be a new stadium going up in the current parking lot. Plenty of space to build a new stadium and support parking until the current stadium is torn down. As you can see by this brilliantly designed microsoft paint diagram I made a few years ago regarding a possible NFL Stadium in the lot, it's very doable. I'm assuming that Chinese development deal on the corner of State and Orange is still happening, correct? Either way, there's a great opportunity here to develop the lot into an entertainment area, build a new stadium and bring in the $$ for all parties involved.

[Taylor]

7 minutes ago, Thomas said:

I think to really integrate itself with the Southern California culture, they should put a new stadium in a gated community.

The Coto de Caza Angels has a nice ring to it.

[HaloCory22]

29 minutes ago, nate said:

There is a summer league stadium here in town that they could take over.  Right on Lake Michigan!

Anyway, I wonder what the chances are that they move to LA... maybe in a new NFL stadium being built?

I was also wondering this. A new ballpark next to the Inglewood stadium and Forum would be smart.

[ScottT]

I call BS on the 37,000 seats.

Needs to have 37,038 seats for Arte to get his 3 million. 

[Chimi]

I’m wondering if the Angels have been talking to Kroenke and they feel comfortable enough with those conversations that they’re willing to go to battle with Anaheim again with more leverage. Unfortunately I don’t think Anaheim cares. 

[mtangelsfan]

22 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Irvine is basically a privatized city. The Irvine Company runs everything.

I know that but I thought I remembered that it wasn't Irvine city property.  I thought it was county property.

[kevinb]

Kroenke wouldn’t give Arte a piece of ownership of that building. It’s his and his alone. 

[Inside Pitch]

4 minutes ago, ScottT said:

I call BS on the 37,000 seats.

Needs to have 37,038 seats for Arte to get his 3 million. 

He can charge more premium seating charges by selling out 37k seats than a bigger but emptier park.  Upkeep would likely be less as well.  The 3 million fans might make for bragging rights but I'm pretty sure Arte or any other owner would be happier just being more profitable, regardless of the attendance.

[fan_since79]

How about Long Beach? Isn't that where Gene Autry originally wanted them, but negotiations broke down and he picked Anaheim?

That's what I recall reading.

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, Aaronkv said:

Mexico City Angels!!

Mexico City will never get a franchise. It is 7,382' of above sea level... That's more 2000' higher than Coors field.

[Angel Oracle]

Could have been Long Beach Angels in 1966.

[fan_since79]

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

Could have been Long Beach Angels in 1966.

I think Gene wanted to stick with "California Angels" and the stupid city officials refused.

The revenues they could have had in the last 50 years...immense.