Safe at Home: Angels Remain in Anaheim

By Dominique Prado and Jakob Salao

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On Dec. 4, the Los Angeles Angels reached an agreement with the city of Anaheim to buy Angel Stadium, along with the surrounding property, for $325 million.

The new contract will keep the Angels in Anaheim until 2050, guaranteeing fans the opportunity to visit The Big A for the next 30 years.

There are also plans to add brand new shops, restaurants, and more forms of entertainment around the ballpark. This land does contain the famed City National Grove of Anaheim, although it is unclear whether or not the Grove will remain or be renovated as well. Despite this, many longtime fans are supportive of owner Arte Moreno’s plan to keep the Angels home.

“I grew up watching the Angels play in Anaheim,” English teacher Matthew Corcoran said. “This deal makes it possible that I’ll be able to share those same memories with my daughter.”

Even students are excited about the future of the Angels maintaining their unbeatable reputation in Orange County with the new deal.

“I am very excited that the Angels will be staying in Anaheim,” junior Adrian Ramon said. “Now I don’t have to worry about traveling far just to watch my favorite team play,”

The deal was reached in response to a proposal made by the city of Long Beach who was aiming to claim the Angels as their own. The city offered the team a new stadium located on the beautiful Long Beach waterfront.

Despite the tempting offer, Angels fans have nothing to fear, as the team is staying home for the foreseeable future.