"The fans can deal with the aging stadium, the recent lack of marquee signings and the longest playoff drought in the major leagues, but not with Moreno's spring comment to the Orange County Register that surveys show affordability is the fans' top priority and 'believe it or not, winning is not in their top five.'"
"Behind the Angels' dugout, Dave and Chris Bloye of Upland wore red T-shirts. His shirt listed five priorities, in order: Affordability, good experience, safety, peanuts, fan surveys. Her shirt listed five priorities too, starting with 'sell the team.'"
"Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games. Perhaps he did not mean his words to come out the way they did."
The Angels' 2026 home opener was marked by fan discontent, as John Carpino, the retiring president, was booed during the ceremonial first pitch. Fans expressed frustration over the team's aging stadium, lack of significant signings, and the longest playoff drought in Major League Baseball. Owner Arte Moreno's comments about fan priorities, suggesting affordability over winning, fueled the discontent. Fans wore shirts listing priorities, with some calling for Moreno to sell the team. Despite his competitive nature, Moreno declined to clarify his remarks, leaving fans feeling unheard.
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