Some MLB organizations have a lousy reputation among fans.
They are the ones following their team’s moves and transactions, but not just that, but also the way they treat employees, players, and their supporters.
As a result, fans are able to paint a picture about which franchises have the worst reputation.
That’s true for fans, but players can form their own opinion, too.
In fact, they have even more insight than the average fan, because they talk to each other about past experiences with their other (or even current) clubs.
Of course, you will rarely see players going to social media and criticizing specific teams: not only is it frowned upon in the industry, but it could also limit their suitors should they reach free agency.
However, The Athletic conducted an anonymous player poll to see where they stand when it comes to lousy organizations in baseball.
The results are interesting, but unsurprising.
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Los Angeles Angels insider Sam Blum posted the results on his Twitter account and while the Halos finished third with 14 votes, 40 players voted for the Oakland Athletics.
It’s easy to see why: their owner, John Fisher, clearly cares more about his own interests than those of fans.
He moved the franchise out of Oakland and has failed to put a competitive team on the field for years.
The Chicago White Sox, quite likely the worst squad in baseball right now, are second with 19 votes.
After the Angels, the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets complete the top five on this unfortunate list.