Angels GM Gets Snookered at Walt Disney World

Over the weekend, Comcast New England sports writer Sean McAdam broke down the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that allowed the Boston Red Sox to steal away Tampa Bay free agent outfielder Carl Crawford from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. We must say, this deal now reeks at a whole new level.

According to McAdam, Angels GM Tony Reagins (pictured with team owner Arte Moreno) thought he was all set after getting Moreno to up the team’s original $108 million offer to a Red Sox-matching total of $142 million by adding an extra year and raising Crawford’s annual salary terms.

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