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Moreno Formally Becomes New Angels' Owner
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Dateline: ANAHEIM, Calif.
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The Angels' new owner grinned, opened the big gift box and helped
manager Mike Scioscia and general manager Bill Stoneman put on huge
red sombreros.
Arturo Moreno was introduced Thursday as the third owner of the Angels
in their 43-year history after completing his $184 million purchase
from The Walt Disney Co.
"This is what I got for that," he said, laughing and holding up two
keys to the stadium.
Moreno wants to be called Arte and started off his tenure by giving
the hats to top team officials. He already has spent ...
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