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Angels cancel team sale, Moreno owner ‘I have unfinished business’

The Angels, home of pitcher Shohei Ohtani, announced on the 23rd (24th Japan time) that owner Art Moreno has completed an investigation into selling the team and will continue to own the team beyond 2023. It has become clear that we have unfinished business and we feel that we can have a positive impact on the team and the fans in the future,” Moreno said in a statement.

An Angels Twitter official also posted the team’s cancellation of the sale. The fans were tough because they had missed the postseason for eight consecutive years under Moreno. Comments like “I can’t stand it anymore” and “Are you kidding me?” Even in Japanese, “What’s wrong?” “…What?” “Surprise Peach Tree” is a word for this time …” Many comments were collected.

Otani will become an FA in 2023 away. “The only way to make this better is to announce a long-term deal with Ohtani.” , It is wise to take 10 or more young young prospects and hope for a bright future.” “Ohtani should be traded to the Dodgers. “I’m looking forward to it. Art, glad you’re back.”

(Full Account editorial section)