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  1. Probably moving out of the area, which I doubt will happen. Otherwise I've already adjusted to Angels being less than top tier. I still enjoy going to spring training, still enjoy an occasional game. What would excite me is new ownership (given the right new owner).
  2. Average pitches per plate appearance is just under four. I would assume with the 9 walks etc, he'd be above that. Got to be 350 pitches or more..
  3. 17 innings, 29 hits, 9 walks, 14 runs. What on earth was his pitch count after all that?
  4. Agree. That 57 is a great corridor from eastern LA county and parts of inland empire. 5, 22, 55 freeways nearby. Train depot and associated attractions could become relevant. OC central location-an entertainment core with nearby Disney..Core demographic for team lives in OC. When considering costs, put it in perspective of player contracts. Pujols 10 years, 240 million. Hamilton 5 years, 125 million. Total: 10 years .365 billion. Vs, projected cost of Ranger's new stadium @ 1 billion. Which likely can be financed out for three times as long as these player contracts. I don't see this as pie in the sky at all. Especially when you have Moreno's ownership since 2003 and a billion or so capital gain. Any fresh infrastructure will immediately show as equity. Plus Anaheim would probably give ownership some perks. Just not at the level Moreno and crew are currently asking for.
  5. I think so, but much is unknown. How viable is the structure in earthquake and retrofit cost? Costs/and strategies for plumbing, electrical, electronic, seating, etc. etc. Cost/benefit ratio of upgrading current stadium vs. a new stadium. My gut feeling is if they extend current stadium, it will receive light/moderate remodel to extend it a couple decades. As you know this is an old baseball stadium by current standards and probably most of the life has been wrung out if it already. I doubt any remodel would be so extensive Angels would need to play at Dodger stadium for two years. If you're going to go that far and extensive, may as well build new-new facility under construction while existing stadium still in use.
  6. Right..and when you're discussing renovating vs. new, some of these renovation and remedial costs explode quickly. So really the devil is in the details here. Then you toss in the very attractive prospect of developing from a clean slate-stadium and surrounding infrastructure. Very attractive loan rates. This could be a good place for an owner to think big! Not thinking that person is Arte Moreno but we will see.
  7. As far as Angel stadium goes, I think there's lots to be studied and considered. I personally don't mind the current stadium and one course would be to repair/freshen it and extend the life 20 years or so. Down the road reconsider the issue. But, with low interest rates, additional revenue streams a new stadium would bring, and chance to develop the much of the area as a whole could firmly tip the balance in favor of a new stadium. The one thought I keep having in all this is the area has a great future. Many of the issues with lack of bars/restaurants should be fixed with good development plan, points of interest magnets, and additional housing to provide baseline customers. I think Angels would fit into this just fine..as long as they keep demands in check.
  8. I wonder this... will he set up some type of long term course for the franchise? 70 years old, children have not been visible around club. Locking in a path which may or may not prove to be the right one? Or sell with course indeterminate? So future owner can plot it? I question whether he really wants to lock in a long term course, signing contracts that future owners have to uphold. I still have the hunch he's out in the fairly near future, and future owner will deal with this.
  9. Also going in favor of the billionaire owner is the historically low interest rates. He would by no means have to pay all the stadium cost upfront. He'd borrow and amortize the cost over 30 years or more, probably the loan would be on the books longer than the ownership period. And go with the team during a sale. If he built/paid for the structure, he'd have equity in it. Another avenue for capital gain. And with depreciation, expenses and associated write offs.
  10. Also consider the stadium location walking distance to Artic transportation center. It may not be putting a lot of people in the seats now, but it may have strategic future importance. I can't see more desirable location out of southern CA for Angels. And in southern CA almost any other location would be inferior for transportation purposes, weather, competition with Dodgers (too close), or demographics. Just because Anaheim won't roll out the red carpet for Arte (that ship has sailed), it still seems very possible an agreement can be reached between city and whoever owns the club. I don't get the feeling Anaheim is opposed to the team being there, I think it is drawing the line on subsidies and handouts.
  11. Portland metro area 2.4 million, Las Vegas metro area 1.9 million. His potential share of LA metro 8.5 million(half the 17 million)-or more if team encroaches on Doggies. Lot of LA county is accessible to Anaheim as easily as Dodger stadium. OC alone 3.1 million.
  12. Where would he go? Southern CA metro area over 17 million. Divided by two teams not bad, nice current location in reasonably well off area. Traffic patterns favorable to Angels from many locations. Mild weather. 3 million fans for years. Disagree on his bargaining power. Also not sure he's actually in a state to move the team..too old, succession plans etc. If that were to occur, my thought it would be under new ownership. And back to original point...what's better?
  13. In that 13 years, plans will have to be made. Team can't steam towards contract end with no plan.
  14. Re: Puig if he's cheap enough..Dodgers "giving him away" take a flier on him,. WTH not? Keep him till the headline "Angels trying to give away Puig."
  15. Whatever we like, the economics of it dictate that Anaheim is in the driver seat. The ray of hope for us Angel fans is that the location is perfect for MLB in LA basin, and an owner may be willing to pay the freight to remain in Anaheim.
  16. Thing I see is the Anaheim stadium location is absolutely perfect for one of two baseball franchises (Angels Dodgers) in LA metro. Depending on the viability of the structure itself (soundness), I think someone could make a go of it with Anaheim and try to extend the life of it into the mid 30s or 40s. Kicking the can down the road so to speak. Maybe a deep pockets Balmer or Cuban type come along and build new-as another option. But getting the $ from Anaheim or most other CA cities would be very difficult.
  17. FWIW I'd be fine with the current Angel stadium, upgraded in infrastructure and a few other improvements. Get another 20-30 years out of it if possible. Get an owner who through good management, fields an exciting team. Freshen the stadium experience, dump buttercup etc-some of the old tired stuff. I don't see why this can't work for someone.
  18. This is simply Anaheim having a ton of negotiating power. They have other viable options along with Angels. Angels haven't been especially compelling lately. It appears if Anaheim can work the Angels in --fine, if they can't fine. Arte himself may not be especially cheap or greedy compared to typical billionaires. But I don't think he's especially astute as a baseball owner, and I don't think he's especially vigorous, or forward thinking at this time. To me the whole operation seems a bit run down...right down to the failing LED display on the big A message board which has been faulty for months. I don't think Arte's had an especially good history with Anaheim. I think it's time for a change.
  19. No manager could put this team into the playoffs this year. I personally think the problems here start at the very top-the owner. Scioscia may as well finish out his contract here-especially if Angels would have to eat a portion of it for him to leave. This team has far far bigger problems than Scioscia. My hope for the team is an aggressive, wealthy, vigorous, competent owner. When the team is fundamentally well run with a strong foundation, the direction and needs for field manager should become clear. For now, Scioscia is a throwback to the good teams and good memories, and not hurting a thing.
  20. As I see it, if Arte can get some kind of team friendly deal from Anaheim, he'd take it with the primary benefit of adding equity to the team's value. Anaheim, for the reasons posted previously is probably not much in the mood for giving a handout. I too see the potential for Arte selling...certainly not seeing interest from his heirs, mention in team operations, etc. I see him selling in the next few years-with a tidy increase in team equity since the purchase. But would like to hear from expert on inheritance taxes for ultra wealthy and how these properties are typically transferred.
  21. Right now Scioscia is fine. Why eat his contract in a season marred by injuries and looking lost? He seems at his best in these situations. The team does seem to battle.. come from behind victories. If the team has any long term planning ability, now is a good time to begin thinking about the post Scioscia era. Come up with some good names for his eventual replacement when his contract expires, or continue him on a year to year basis after it expires. This, like other facets of team operation should have some advance planning and strategy. Wish AG posted here. I thought his best contributions on the old board were of interest.
  22. I like Terry Smith and Mark Langston. Often some of the sub announcers are fun to listen to, such as Bobby Grich earlier this season. Everyone comes at it from a unique angle. I enjoyed listening to Steve Klauke. I thought he called a good game, and could listen to him more..
  23. I've noticed it goes out about midnight. Why? Still lot of cars on nearby freeways. May as well get as much mileage from the wins as possible. LEDs use little power. Why not keep it on till 2 AM at least?
  24. I wonder too.. I saw only one game in Tempe Diablo this spring. Arte was there, near the dugout. He looked fine and interacted with a few fans. Posed for a few pictures with them. Didn't see overwhelming enthusiasm from his or the fan's angle in general. The thought that crosses my mind is his age, and how he plans to pass on his estate. As another older individual, that is something of consideration. What are the capabilities of his heirs? Would it be best to leave them a simplified estate (more cash less stuff needing management)? His actions this year make sense if a sale is something sooner than later. But it also makes sense if he's strongly opposed on moral grounds of going over the salary cap. I think the marketing aspect has been with him the whole time. And agree with the posts on the unusual chain of command in the organization. Anyway.. I don't know either..
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