Former Angel Boss Wants to Hear Truth

As a longtime fan, season-ticket holder and past president of the Angels, I expect honesty when the team deals with the fans and the press. I did no less during my tenure. However, recent statements from Bill Stoneman, a capable and respected “baseball man,” to the effect that “ . . . without any additional acquisitions and if the team remains healthy,” he expects the Angels to contend insult my intelligence.

Defense wins championships and in baseball, defense includes pitching. You will not win with Ken Hill and Tim Belcher as the aces of the staff. You can’t bring in Troy Percival to save a game when the game is already out of reach. Who can keep the Angels in a game through seven innings?

RICHARD BROWN

Tarzana