Carlota Gonzalez

I get why thats a question, and I get why you think that, but its more than that (or maybe less). NY buyers only look at market size on the sheet, numbers etc. They dont live in LA or Anaheim and have personal connections to the team or city. And even if they did, they are dictated to buy a certain way. Being affected by their just cut and dry way of buying, I find it frustrating, but you have to play the game. Arte did. For example: NY Buyers have been told by McDonalds to buy only Top 20 markets. So the buyers grab their sheet and look at top 20 markets and allocate $ based on viewership size, ratings etc...If The Angels are still, on paper, considered market #28, they dont get McDonalds money, even though they are on TV in market #2. Its very black and white, cut and dry. NY doesnt look deeper than that. they just dont. So now, Angels,on paper, even though nothings changed but the name, are considered market #2. They are now going to get some McyDs $$.

Yes, but not every team still has the $$ that large market teams have, even though every team is worth more. And Arte has been praised at how far he has brought the team in worth. And how can I have specifics if I dont have the teams financial records lol Look, I talked directly to one of the guys who worked with Arte on the change, a guy who goes/went into Budweiser and sells the team. Thats what he told me. Plain and simple. Believe it or dont.

That does come into play of course, but it starts with market size. Market # 2 is going to get allocated more money to work with than market #28 when it comes to the buyers. But yeah if your viewership is down that will affect dollars as well.

I dont have the Angels Accounting records, so I cant say specifically, but it is common knowledge that The Angels are worth more $$ now by a lot then they were when he bought them. They were also able to get that HUGE TV contract a couple of years ago bc of the name change (Again capitilizing on #2 market identity), and since have been able to pay large amounts of $$$ to free agents and sign Trout to a pretty large deal all the while dancing on the luxury tax line. That money didnt just fall out of the sky. That wasnt happening when we were considered a medium/small market team.

You guys are impossible. Large media buyers In NY base their $ amount on what line you are on a page (market size), so if your name is on line 28, you aren't going to get same amount of dollars as line #2. Thats a fact. I know this. I work in the industry. Small market teams have less $$ than Major market teams for a reason. Doesnt mean they cant win, KC, Angels in 2002 etc..but there is a reason why NY, Chicago and Los Angeles teams have more $$$ than anyone else. TV $$$ and Advertising $$ is why. Arte wanted in on that #2 money, and he has achieved that with the name change.

You're righht. Interesting that locals call that area Independence. Hmm, but you're right ;-)

Dude, I talked to the people who had part in the process, Jay Johnstone in particular. That's one of the biggest reasons, straight from the horses mouth.

No, they play in Independence MO, which is like 10-15 mins outside of KC, just like the KC Chiefs ;-)

OMG! OMG! OMG!!! I find it crazy that not only are people still pissed off about the name change, but after all the discussions still have absolutely no clue why the change was necessary. MIND BOGGLING TO ME! Heres how it works: The LA Dodgers and Anaheim Angels sales folks walk into Budweiser/Home Depot/McDonalds/anyadvertiserwithbigdollars They say, "Oh hey Los Angels Dodgers, TV market #2 in the entire U S of A we will give you 10 million dollars for the upcoming season." then turn to Anaheim Angels and say 'Anaheim Angels, market #28 in the entire U S of A, we'll give you $1 million for the year. Have a nice day". The Angels are on TV in the #2 market, but werent getting the revenue that goes with it due to the name, and the identity, until Arte, who is really good at marketing came along. Do you get it Now? Thats why NJ teams use NY, thats why KC Royals arent called Independence Royals. Its about TV markets and the $$$$$$ that go with it.

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I don't know,. I like Jeter. I tried not to because he a Skankee, but the dude is a clas act. And quite frankly, he has has some impact on how Trout plays, with class. If Jeter is Trouts hero, and Trout plays with the same respect, determination and hard work for the Angels because of Jeters inspiration ( at least in part, I realize Trouts parents have huge impact), then I'll even love Jeter for it.

#butthurt