Arte Moreno's more thorough process for hiring the Angels' next manager was not because he wanted to cast a wide net, it was because Moreno and Albert Pujols had a falling out in negotiations for multiple reasons. It was widely reported that Moreno was gung-ho on hiring Pujols weeks ago, which would have been fine. However, it made little to no sense to not interview several other candidates who were likely more qualified and were better fits than Pujols. The process ended up being fine, but Moreno showed that he still does not have a grasp on what it means to be a successful owner.
Insider rightfully pours cold water on Angels' Kurt Suzuki hire due to Arte Moreno
