They better change their name back to the California Angels.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States, Earth have announced they have opted out of their stadium lease. The lease is currently held with the city of Anaheim. Per a clause in the lease, the Angels could either opt out now or stay locked in until 2029.

Arte Moreno, the current owner of the Angels, is what we in the business (what does that even mean?) like to call “hands-on.” That is if hands-on means reaching into each and every fan’s chest and removing their beating hearts on a regular basis.

Arte has been whelming. He has failed to capitalize on the work of the best player of this generation. He has ensured that the name of his team will become an internet meme for the ages. He’s tied the Angels to a city they have no business being tied to. All of this in order to make sure he’s still one of the richest people in baseball ownership.

The latest Arte Moreno ploy comes across as another major money grab. Rumors have already flown about relocations. Not just to another Orange County city, but to another state. Portland, Vegas, Montreal.

Of course, none of this makes any sense from a fan’s standpoint. The Angels hit the 3 million home-game attendance mark for the SIXTEENTH year in a row. The fans are committed, even if it feels like Arte isn’t. So why are you taking them from Anaheim, Arte? Oh, right. The money again.

Arte seems to want something from Anaheim he isn’t currently getting. Maybe it’s lower rent. Maybe it’s a renovation. Maybe it’s a fresh start from a city he hasn’t had two handfuls of legal battles with. No one can really say.

What we do know is the Los Angeles Angels of Arte Moreno have been eyeing a move to Tustin, CA for a few years. Naturally, when you think of Los Angeles, you really think of…Tustin? Just a quick hour and a half jaunt down a crowded 5 freeway and you’ve got yourself a ballgame! Pray tell, Arte. Why are you trying to confuse us even further?

Let us make a list of your master plan, Arte.

Change name to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to upset and confuse. Give all your money to an aging and declining Albert Pujols. Vow to never give money to any player ever again. Take one look at that Josh Hamilton smile and fall deeply and madly in love with the bad boy lifestyle. Promise to stay with Anaheim through 2029. Wait one year and completely rescind your promise. Plan to move team ever further away from Los Angeles. ???

Arte Moreno is nothing if not unpredictable. What’s next, Arte?