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Los Angeles Angels are currently tying for the longest playoff drought in the MLB. The last time that they made the postseason was in 2014. Despite having two of the best players in the world, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have been unable to compete against the MLB heavyweights. However, if reports are true, then there is some good news for the Angels fans.
Though currently, MLB is going through its offseason, it’s not about any new signing or Shohei Ohtani’s extension. The owner of the 6-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors is reportedly interested in buying the AL side.
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is showing interest in buying the Los Angeles Angels
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According to recent reports, Joe Lacob, the owner of the Golden State Warriors, has shown interest in buying the Los Angeles Angels. A Tweet shared by theScore confirms the Warriors owners’ interest. In the Tweet, theScore said, “Warriors owner Joe Lacob might be interested in the Angels. 👀”
Warriors owner Joe Lacob might be interested in the Angels. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Q5zkc3ncz8
— theScore (@theScore) January 6, 2023
They also shared a statement made by Lacob on The TK Show, a podcast hosted by Tim Kawakami. While on The TK Show, Lacob said this at 28:38 “It’s been reported that we’re looking at it, and that’s true. I don’t know what we’re going to do yet, I grew up there, it’s a little bit of an attraction for me, I was a peanut vendor for seven years. I lived a mile from that stadium. That stadium’s been around for a long time. I’ve always felt that it had great possibilities.”
Fans have reacted to the Tweet and are generally excited by the possibility of having new owners. Many fans are excited by the prospect of new owners and a change in the Angels organization.
He absolutely should. Went to the stadium this past year and was shocked by how much of a dump it was. Deserves to have funds put into it.
— Ben Lowell (@bennylowell) January 6, 2023
Fourth oldest ballpark in the league. I wouldn’t mind him buying them because it sounds like he won’t move them. I want new owners who won’t move the team. Not that what I want actually matters here lol. I’m just a lifelong fan. #Angels
— Veronica (@big_veee) January 6, 2023
For the love of god please just buy us!
— Megs222 (@bchgirl222) January 7, 2023
Not an Angels fan but can see this should happen. What they have done for the Warriors shows any team he owns will be much better! Go Joe!
— Ken Honeycutt (@kmh1951) January 6, 2023
Rebrand as California Angels and extend Ohtani 7 years for $350M should work.
— Lee Atkinson, Sr. (@lee42atkinson) January 6, 2023
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Above all, if Lacob buys the team, fans may be able to experience the postseason again. Furthermore, it may even help keep Shohei Ohtani from leaving, as some experts predict he will. On the whole, it would be a huge deal if Lacob buys the Angels.
Joe Lacob would be a good fit for the Angels
Many believe that Joe Lacob would be a good fit for the Los Angeles Angels right now. As the owner of the Golden State Warriors, he has shown that he’s not afraid to spend money. He also has a close connection with the team and would want to improve it. If the Warriors owner buys the Angels, they may at last become competitive again.
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That is why the team needs an owner who is willing to spend money and bring in talent. It will be interesting to see how this progresses in the long run. Do you think that Joe Lacob will buy the Los Angeles Angels? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.