"The standings spoke for themselves, but the Angels' management wanted you to know they had comprehended the lesson. "Obviously, we're not doing it the right way," team president John Carpino told reporters five years ago. "We're not winning games. So something is not right in our organization." That was after the 2020 season, and after five consecutive losing seasons. The Angels since have endured another five consecutive losing seasons."
"The Angels finished in last place last season, with the worst record in team history. They sank into last place again this season, the first time in 50 years the Angels finished in last place in consecutive years. Moreno, 79, explored selling the team three years ago but is not expected to do so this winter, according to people familiar with his thinking but not authorized to speak publicly."
The Angels have recorded ten straight losing seasons, culminating in the worst record in franchise history and consecutive last-place finishes for the first time in 50 years. Carpino acknowledged failings after 2020 and fired GM Billy Eppler after a .469 winning percentage and a combined 110-game gap from first place. General managers and managers have turned over repeatedly while owner Arte Moreno and Carpino remained in place. Moreno considered selling three years ago but is not expected to do so this winter; advisers suggested waiting for collective bargaining changes and a potential salary cap to raise franchise value.
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