What's up with Mike Trout?

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Why is he rotting away in Anaheim? That's the bigger question.

And no, I'm not saying he should go to a big market team like the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees or Phillies. But he should at least be on a contender.

[clydepepper]

I finally ponied up for MLB channel so I could see him more often here in the east.

oh, well...a fool and his money...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Sell.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I finally ponied up for MLB channel so I could see him more often here in the east.

oh, well...a fool and his money...

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Why is he rotting away in Anaheim? That's the bigger question.

And no, I'm not saying he should go to a big market team like the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees or Phillies. But he should at least be on a contender.

He has a full no trade clause so he and the team would have to want to trade him. And the Team says they have no interest in trading him
He is definitely must see (just hit a 3 run homer moments ago.

Shame they are not better but as of now they are 7 games behind the 3rd wild card spot

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Why is he rotting away in Anaheim? That's the bigger question.

And no, I'm not saying he should go to a big market team like the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees or Phillies. But he should at least be on a contender.

Because he chose to waste away in Anaheim.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Because he chose to waste away in Anaheim.

Sadly yes. Takes the money, takes the weather, and a lot less stress but limits the legend that he could be above what he is if he made it to the playoffs and did some heroics or won a championship or something

[clydepepper]

He's 3-for-4 tonight with a homer and a stolen base- which is one more than Miggie has.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Sadly yes. Takes the money, takes the weather, and a lot less stress but limits the legend that he could be above what he is if he made it to the playoffs and did some heroics or won a championship or something

Any team in baseball would have paid him record money. He's a generational player and at that point injuries weren't a major issue. Maybe it was a family decision with his wife, who knows, but it's tempting to say playing for a contender just wasn't a priority for him.

[1952boyntoncollector]

It not like his team isnt spending money trying to get other good players..

only need 2 good starting pitcjer if make it to the playoffs


1988 dodgers had hershisher and welch and tim belcher in their playoff run if my memory serves me right

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Any team in baseball would have paid him record money. He's a generational player and at that point injuries weren't a major issue. Maybe it was a family decision with his wife, who knows, but it's tempting to say playing for a contender just wasn't a priority for him.

Family Matters:

Trout baby.jpg

[Jewish-collector]

What happens if his career tails off and does NOT become the great legendary HOF player that everyone thought ?

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

What happens if his career tails off and does NOT become the great legendary HOF player that everyone thought ?

Most...or at least a majority, feel like he's already in.

After all, if what has come before - 10 years - was his peak - that's about two or three seasons longer than most players' peaks...IMO


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