Joe Maddon Reportedly Finalizing 3-Year Contract to Be Next Angels Manager

For the third consecutive year, the Los Angeles Angels will open the year with a different manager in the dugout.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the American League West team is "close to a deal" with Joe Maddon.

ESPN's Jesse Rogers and USA Today's Bob Nightengale provided more details:

Jesse Rogers

Joe Maddon deal with Angels likely to be for 3 years. In the 12-15 mil range.

Bob Nightengale

Joe Maddon’s 3-year deal with the #Angels is nearly finalized, as @JonHeyman and @ESPNChiCubs reported, and will be announced before the World Series.