For the Angels, Sunday is the last day of the worst season in franchise history. There is a dreary emptiness around the ballpark.
On the field, the Angels now own the longest streak of futility of any major league team: 10 years without a playoff appearance. Their roster is filled out by men described by their manager as “not big league baseball players.” Their minor league system is dismal.
They have grudgingly acknowledged the desperate need to rebuild without fully committing to do so. This team is not one player or one year from being competitive.