Sources: Jerry Dipoto likely out as Angels GM after feuding with Mike Scioscia

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Jerry Dipoto appeared to be out as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels after 3½ years on the job, sources said Tuesday night, some of that time spent in conflict with long-time manager Mike Scioscia.

Dipoto's decision – he was said by a source to have resigned and hurriedly cleared out his office – would suggest deep frustration with Scioscia, whose ideals of game preparation and management did not appear to align with the analytics-based Dipoto's, and a lack of backing from team owner Arte Moreno. Dipoto was under contract through 2016.

Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and manager Mike Scioscia in happier times. (Getty Images)
Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and manager Mike Scioscia in happier times. (Getty Images)

There was hope in some corners of the organization that Dipoto might reconsider what seemed to be a hasty resignation. As of late Tuesday, that appeared unlikely, however.

Positioned between Moreno's whims, Scioscia's principles and a relationship between the two that dates to 2003, Dipoto apparently believed his preferred methods of building and operating the franchise would not be fully recognized or implemented. He could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.

Scioscia's contract runs through 2018. He can opt out at the end of this season.

The situation in the Angels' front office appeared to unravel through the weekend. According to a Foxsports.com report, Dipoto was dissatisfied with how scouting information provided by the front office was being passed on to players from coaches. He called a meeting to address it. At least one coach resisted. And, according to the report, Albert Pujols defended the coaches.

Barring a change of heart from Dipoto, the Angels will have to name a replacement. Dipoto's assistant, Matt Klentak, is well regarded in industry circles and could be a candidate to become general manager in Philadelphia, were that job to open.

In Dipoto's three full seasons, the Angels made the playoffs once, last season, when they won 98 games. They were swept by the Kansas City Royals in the American League divisional series.

Dipoto was hired to replace Tony Reagins in October 2011. Several weeks later, the club signed Pujols for $240 million and C.J. Wilson for $77.5 million. (Several months later, a 20-year-old Mike Trout became an MVP candidate.) The following winter the Angels signed Josh Hamilton for $125 million. The signings were largely believed to be at Moreno's direction, and perhaps hampered Dipoto's efforts to build a team rounded in pitching – the bullpen, in particular. When Dipoto sought to address the pitching issues this winter, he dealt from his high-end offense, which has suffered in 2015.

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