Angels change name to "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" - The Orange Mane

PatsWin2002 · 01-03-2005, 10:05 AM

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/003/...to_name:.shtml

Angels add Los Angeles to name

By Associated Press, 1/3/2005 12:52

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Baseball's Angels have a new name, and it's a mouthful: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

The switch will ''strengthen the Angels' long-term economic health by enhancing the marketability through this metropolitan area and beyond,'' the team said Monday.

But the American League club's latest in a series of name changes could provoke a fight with the Anaheim City Council. Anaheim officials claim the change breaks the terms of the team's 33-year lease with the city.

When the franchise began in 1961, owned by singing cowboy Gene Autry, it was the Los Angeles Angels. The team became the California Angels when it moved to Anaheim in 1966. In 1997, when the team was controlled by The Walt Disney Co., the franchise was renamed the Anaheim Angels.

Arte Moreno bought the team in 2003, one year after it won the World Series, and he wanted to change the name.

The Angels drew 3,375,677 last season, the third-highest total in baseball behind the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rascal · 01-03-2005, 10:08 AM

why?

baseball is retarded.

I refuse to watch this sport till they implement a legit substance program other then don't ask don't tell.

PatsWin2002 · 01-03-2005, 10:09 AM

I think the new team name is on steroids.

-Slap- · 01-03-2005, 10:11 AM

The Dodgers are going to be thrilled with that bit of news.

I can't blame Arte Moreno. He's the first Latin owner in baseball and he bought a team in the only town in Southern California with a German name.

PatsWin2002 · 01-03-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

The Dodgers are going to be thrilled with that bit of news.

I can't blame Arte Moreno. He's the first Latin owner in baseball and he bought a team in the only town in Southern California with a German name.

Good point Slap.

My first thought was of someone saying something like "I think L.A. will make it to the Series this year"......and getting a response of, "Oh yeah? Which one?"

FADERPROOF · 01-03-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

The Dodgers are going to be thrilled with that bit of news.

I can't blame Arte Moreno. He's the first Latin owner in baseball and he bought a team in the only town in Southern California with a German name.

I am, for as much as Anaheim never wanted to be out "little brother", they're sure acting like it now.

I kind of find it funny though cause the past 2 offseasons they've made some moves to really put themselves out there as a quality team and could've lost the "L.A." thin because of that, but they're doing it to themselves right now.

Here's a question, with Troy Glaus gone, who do they have to play 3B?

PatsWin2002 · 01-03-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DenFan38

Here's a question, with Troy Glaus gone, who do they have to play 3B?

Don't they still have Chone Figgins?

Breck Bronc · 01-03-2005, 11:12 AM

First the Mightly Ducks of Anaheim and now the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. How embarrassing for the city of Anaheim to have to two worst names in all of North American sports.

-Slap- · 01-03-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DenFan38

I am, for as much as Anaheim never wanted to be out "little brother", they're sure acting like it now.

I don't think they see it that way. Regardless, its a stupid name.

jhat01 · 01-03-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DenFan38

I am, for as much as Anaheim never wanted to be out "little brother", they're sure acting like it now.

I kind of find it funny though cause the past 2 offseasons they've made some moves to really put themselves out there as a quality team and could've lost the "L.A." thin because of that, but they're doing it to themselves right now.

Here's a question, with Troy Glaus gone, who do they have to play 3B?

I think it's a young guy from AAA... Dallas McPherson or something.

Smelvin · 01-03-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jhat01

I think it's a young guy from AAA... Dallas McPherson or something.

Yes, it's Dallas McPherson. He's an outright stud, which is exactly why they didn't resign the overweight, injury prone Glaus. Instead, they overpaid for a 39 year old Steve Finley, when they should have allocated their resources to what should have been their #1 priority: starting pitching.

TexanBob · 01-03-2005, 10:57 AM

I thought this was from the Onion at first.

It beats "The Angels of Los Angeles Brought to you by Levitra".

-Slap- · 01-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Adding a quality guy like Steve Finley to your team is rarely a mistake.

Smelvin · 01-03-2005, 12:23 PM

I concur...to a certain extent. Finley is an excellent player, no doubt about it. Like Barry, age has yet to effect him. The Giants put the full court press on him, desperately trying to secure his services...only to be rebuffed for the 3rd time. Thus we had to settle on Alou. For my money Finley would have been a better overall fit due to his defense. But Alou is a better hitter, especially at Pac Bell, where left handed hitters struggle mightily.

But as for the Helos, they would have been better served spending the money they gave Finley on some SP.

RhymesayersDU · 01-06-2005, 11:35 AM

The only thing I don't get it is, how can you be both Los Angeles and Anaheim.. Logically, to me at least, it just doesn't make sense. Either you're from LA or Anaheim, but not both.

jhat01 · 01-06-2005, 11:46 AM

They are hoping it will be a situation that starts out as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, then slowly morphs into the LA Angels. We'll all be too lazy to say the whole name anyway, and that's just what they want.

Tredici · 01-06-2005, 12:29 PM

[QUOTE=PatsWin2002]

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/003/...to_name:.shtml

Angels add Los Angeles to name

By Associated Press, 1/3/2005 12:52

The switch will ''strengthen the Angels' long-term economic health by enhancing the marketability through this metropolitan area and beyond,'' the team said Monday.

That piece of crap statement is the whole thing in a nutshell. Every single person speaking in mission, vision, schmisson speak like that should be beaten with every bat in the Los Angelas Angels of Anaheims equipment room.

TexanBob · 01-06-2005, 02:05 PM

In the same vein, the New York Giants will now be known as the "The Giants of New York at the Jersey Meadowlands".

Tredici · 01-06-2005, 02:19 PM

What's next?!

Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium

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DOH!

Crushaholic · 01-06-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

What's next?!

Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium

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DOH!

I know you were being tounge-in-cheek, but I see a huge difference in the two. Mile High Stadium conjures up many good images in the minds of Broncos fans. It makes sense to have that included somewhere in the name. The only reason to include Anaheim in the Angels name is because (maybe) Disney paid for it.

PatsWin2002 · 01-07-2005, 12:29 PM

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/007/..._block_:.shtml

Court denies attempt to block Angels name change

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) The city of Anaheim was denied a temporary restraining order Friday in its attempt to keep the Angels from adding Los Angeles to their name.

Superior Court Judge Peter Polos scheduled a hearing for Jan. 21 on the city's request for a preliminary injunction against the team, which says it is now called the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The city sued Wednesday, claiming the change wasn't permitted in the team's lease.

''This is the first inning of a very long game,'' city spokesman John Nicoletti said. ''We're encouraged by the fact that the judge does want to hear the case and scheduled a hearing so quickly.''

Anaheim, which has provided nearly $30 million in public subsidies to renovate the club's ballpark, says the change hurts its ability to market itself as a tourist destination a key issue for a city that depends on a hotel room tax as its largest source of income.

The Angels said the name change, which was announced Monday, is intended to increase fans, advertisers and broadcast contract, by emphasizing the team's connection to the nation's second-largest media market.

PatsWin2002 · 01-06-2005, 02:40 PM

If the official name is "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" then wouldn't that translate to:

"The The Angels Angels of Anaheim"?

What a redundant mess that is.

-Slap- · 01-06-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

If the official name is "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" then wouldn't that translate to:

"The The Angels Angels of Anaheim"?

What a redundant mess that is.

Killing me, Pats.

rofl

flair · 01-06-2005, 02:55 PM

why bother ?

Hogan11 · 01-06-2005, 05:26 PM

Since they want the names of two cities in the "official" moniker...then why not just go back to being the California Angels and make a grab for the entire state?

Really, I never stopped thinking of them as the California Angels anyways.

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01-03-2005, 10:05 AM	#1
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Angels change name to "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" http://www.boston.com/dailynews/003/...to_name:.shtml Angels add Los Angeles to name By Associated Press, 1/3/2005 12:52 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Baseball's Angels have a new name, and it's a mouthful: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The switch will ''strengthen the Angels' long-term economic health by enhancing the marketability through this metropolitan area and beyond,'' the team said Monday. But the American League club's latest in a series of name changes could provoke a fight with the Anaheim City Council. Anaheim officials claim the change breaks the terms of the team's 33-year lease with the city. When the franchise began in 1961, owned by singing cowboy Gene Autry, it was the Los Angeles Angels. The team became the California Angels when it moved to Anaheim in 1966. In 1997, when the team was controlled by The Walt Disney Co., the franchise was renamed the Anaheim Angels. Arte Moreno bought the team in 2003, one year after it won the World Series, and he wanted to change the name. The Angels drew 3,375,677 last season, the third-highest total in baseball behind the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

01-03-2005, 10:08 AM	#2
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	why? baseball is retarded. I refuse to watch this sport till they implement a legit substance program other then don't ask don't tell.

01-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#3
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	I think the new team name is on steroids.

01-03-2005, 10:11 AM	#4
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	The Dodgers are going to be thrilled with that bit of news. I can't blame Arte Moreno. He's the first Latin owner in baseball and he bought a team in the only town in Southern California with a German name.

01-03-2005, 11:12 AM	#8
Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,058	First the Mightly Ducks of Anaheim and now the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. How embarrassing for the city of Anaheim to have to two worst names in all of North American sports.

01-03-2005, 10:57 AM	#12
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	I thought this was from the Onion at first. It beats "The Angels of Los Angeles Brought to you by Levitra".

01-03-2005, 12:00 PM	#13
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Adding a quality guy like Steve Finley to your team is rarely a mistake.

01-03-2005, 12:23 PM	#14
Smelvin Pro Bowler Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 722	I concur...to a certain extent. Finley is an excellent player, no doubt about it. Like Barry, age has yet to effect him. The Giants put the full court press on him, desperately trying to secure his services...only to be rebuffed for the 3rd time. Thus we had to settle on Alou. For my money Finley would have been a better overall fit due to his defense. But Alou is a better hitter, especially at Pac Bell, where left handed hitters struggle mightily. But as for the Helos, they would have been better served spending the money they gave Finley on some SP.

01-06-2005, 11:35 AM	#15
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	The only thing I don't get it is, how can you be both Los Angeles and Anaheim.. Logically, to me at least, it just doesn't make sense. Either you're from LA or Anaheim, but not both.

01-06-2005, 11:46 AM	#16
jhat01 Ring of Famer Knuckle Dragging Homer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Langley, VA Posts: 1,799	They are hoping it will be a situation that starts out as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, then slowly morphs into the LA Angels. We'll all be too lazy to say the whole name anyway, and that's just what they want.

01-06-2005, 12:29 PM	#17
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	[QUOTE=PatsWin2002] http://www.boston.com/dailynews/003/...to_name:.shtml Angels add Los Angeles to name By Associated Press, 1/3/2005 12:52 The switch will ''strengthen the Angels' long-term economic health by enhancing the marketability through this metropolitan area and beyond,'' the team said Monday. That piece of crap statement is the whole thing in a nutshell. Every single person speaking in mission, vision, schmisson speak like that should be beaten with every bat in the Los Angelas Angels of Anaheims equipment room.

01-06-2005, 02:05 PM	#18
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	In the same vein, the New York Giants will now be known as the "The Giants of New York at the Jersey Meadowlands".

01-06-2005, 02:19 PM	#19
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	What's next?! Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . DOH!

01-07-2005, 12:29 PM	#21
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	http://www.boston.com/dailynews/007/..._block_:.shtml Court denies attempt to block Angels name change SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) The city of Anaheim was denied a temporary restraining order Friday in its attempt to keep the Angels from adding Los Angeles to their name. Superior Court Judge Peter Polos scheduled a hearing for Jan. 21 on the city's request for a preliminary injunction against the team, which says it is now called the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The city sued Wednesday, claiming the change wasn't permitted in the team's lease. ''This is the first inning of a very long game,'' city spokesman John Nicoletti said. ''We're encouraged by the fact that the judge does want to hear the case and scheduled a hearing so quickly.'' Anaheim, which has provided nearly $30 million in public subsidies to renovate the club's ballpark, says the change hurts its ability to market itself as a tourist destination a key issue for a city that depends on a hotel room tax as its largest source of income. The Angels said the name change, which was announced Monday, is intended to increase fans, advertisers and broadcast contract, by emphasizing the team's connection to the nation's second-largest media market.

01-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#22
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	If the official name is "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" then wouldn't that translate to: "The The Angels Angels of Anaheim"? What a redundant mess that is.

01-06-2005, 02:55 PM	#24
flair Perennial Pro-bowler Whoooooooooo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 811	why bother ?

01-06-2005, 05:26 PM	#25
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Since they want the names of two cities in the "official" moniker...then why not just go back to being the California Angels and make a grab for the entire state? Really, I never stopped thinking of them as the California Angels anyways.