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In interviews about the recent team's management and reinforcement of power, a local reporter took a swipe at the U.S. Major League Baseball general manager, who always gives false explanations and answers. Some even point out that they are making "gaslighting (the act of distorting the situation so that the other party doubts his or her judgment)."
The U.S. media clutch point said on the 14th (Korea Standard Time), "Reporters say that there is a possibility that LA Angels general manager Perry Minasian (46) may be 'gaslighting' the opponent through his answer." "We have been causing controversy online by continuing unreliable answers," he said, citing comments by Sam Blum, a reporter in charge of The Athletic, a U.S. sports media outlet. Reporter Sam Blum recently appeared on a podcast and slammed Minasian.
According to the report, Yusei Kikuchi (35), a Japanese national pitcher and a big-boned pitcher in the Major League last summer, said in an interview with reporter Sam Blum, "The AC in the weight room of the home stadium is broken. Please repair it," he appealed.
In response, General Manager Minasian said, "The air conditioning in our home stadium is pleasant. It's very cold. There is no broken air conditioner," he said. However, a few days later, the Angels issued a notice recruiting air conditioner repair workers. In response, fans and media were disappointed, saying, "Rather than taking responsibility, the club's bare face of avoiding and watching was revealed."
Even minor inquiries about club facilities are handled in this way, but team power reinforcement is not properly Harley. The Angels have never played in the postseason since the 2015 season. Shohei Ohtani (32) also moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the team's direction ambiguous. Regarding the preparations for the 2026 season, Minasian also gave an optimistic evaluation that is far from reality. In a recent interview with reporters, Minasian said, "It's a team that can win. The plan is in progress as planned," he said.
In response, reporter Sam Blum said, "Why is Minasian gaslighting others by answering questions? Looking at his answers, he does not answer individual questions, but shows a consistent pattern. Gas lighting is not just a problem, but the work that leads to such answers is even more a problem," he pointed out.
Reporter Sam Blum then said, "As a journalist, I'm just trying to get the fans an answer in what direction the team is heading. I'm just asking questions like this because the fans are also curious about how the team operates," he added.
In the end, local eyes are on the suspicion that Minasian may be acting as a "shield" by facing the arrow of criticism against LA Angels owner Arte Moreno instead. Despite the fact that spring camp is just around the corner, fans' frustration seems to have reached a threshold in the absence of an opaque roster and long-term plans. General manager Minasian will extend his contract by two years during the 2024 season and continue working for the Angels until the end of the 2026 season.
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