The Los Angeles Angels signed Anthony Rendon to a seven-year, $245 million contract before the 2020 season, hoping it would be a key move for a rising franchise. However, injuries and comments from Rendon have led fans to question his passion for the game. This spring training, Rendon will be notably absent as he is expected to miss the entire season while recovering from surgery.
While Rendon has achieved the ideal work-life balance, he is still collecting millions at the expense of team owner Arte Moreno. Although he isn’t the sole reason for the Angels’ struggles, his presence certainly isn’t helping.
As Rendon stated in February 2024 to The Athletic, “It’s never been a top priority for me. This is a job. I do this to make a living. My faith, my family come first before this job. So if those things come before it, I’m leaving.”
Insurance is important, whether it be for cars or Angels star Anthony Rendon
Since joining the Angels, Anthony Rendon has missed the vast majority of his eligible games. If money can sap the joy from a baseball player, Rendon is a prime example. The reason this story is making headlines is because owner Arte Moreno failed to insure Rendon’s contract, which is also the case for any other player on the team, according to Ken Rosenthal.
“Adding insult to injury, the Los Angeles Angels do not have insurance on third baseman Anthony Rendon or any other player, sources familiar with the team’s policy report. The reason: Owner Arte Moreno does not want to bear the extra cost,” Rosenthal said.
This is both ironic and unfortunate. I wish the Angels were better at baseball, as it would make for an exciting Los Angeles-area rivalry, and Ron Washington would be a great personality in the sport. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.
After losing their generational talent, Shohei Ohtani, to the rival Dodgers, who went on to win a World Series, the Angels now face a rebuild. Ohtani’s departure, coupled with Rendon’s extended absence due to injury, gives the Angels a chance to rebuild under the guidance of veteran manager Washington, who excels at teaching. While it’s not all doom and gloom in Anaheim, the fans deserve to know why the owner isn’t willing to spend the money.
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