Last off-season, Brad Ausmus aced his 2 hour manager exam given by GM Billy Eppler. No word if that will be part of the process this time around. My guess? It won’t.
Early speculation points to Joe Maddon as the leading contender and fan favorite. Maddon certainly has a track record with the Angels and has expressed interest in returning. He also lives in Long Beach. Finally, Arte Moreno tend to favor flashy names that can bring in fans, so it would be no surprise if he put up the cash to bring Maddon “back home”.