Angels Notes: Stadium, Trout, Front Office
This opinion piece discusses the naming controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Angels baseball team and the City of Anaheim. The author argues that the team should embrace its broader Southern California market identity rather than being restricted by city-specific branding.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing tension between professional sports franchises and local municipalities regarding stadium funding and regional branding.
Disney never should’ve renamed them “Anaheim”, what a disaster it’s become.
Ashleigh Aitkin and the City of Anaheim seem like a real joy to deal with.
There’s a part of me that wants Kroenke to move the Angels (OC/LA area) just to stick it to Aitkin/Anaheim. But my preference is for the team to stay there if the city would back off, but they are clearly doubling down with the new bill—which was like a declaration of war over the name.
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