The Los Angeles Angels’ search for a manager continues under the watchful eye of owner Arte Moreno . Former Angels star Albert Pujols is still viewed as the leading candidate . According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Angels are now speaking with “a couple others” such as Hunter Torii about their managerial opening . Even so, there’s no sign that Pujols has slipped from frontrunner status . General manager Perry Minasian and his staff handle the interviews , but Moreno’s influence remains significant as the club looks for a long-term solution in the dugout.
Albert Pujols’ connection to the Angels runs deep. He signed a massive deal in 2011 and spent a decade in Anaheim. During that stretch, he hit 222 home runs and drove in more than 900 runs. Beyond the numbers, his profess