ANAHEIM, Calif. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Los Angeles Angels hired longtime Yankees executive Billy Eppler as their new general manager on Sunday night.
The 40-year-old Eppler replaces interim GM Bill Stoneman, who took over after Jerry Dipoto quit his job at midseason following his latest disagreement with Mike Scioscia, the longest-serving manager in baseball.
Eppler has long been considered a prime candidate to run his own team, and the Angels are giving him the chance. He was a finalist for the same job in 2011 when Angels owner Arte Moreno hired Dipoto.
“The Angels are committed to championship standards,” Eppler said in a statement released by the club.