What's up with Mike Trout?

[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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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

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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He is probably in I agree but he will never be a Great/Legendary HOFer if he does not get to the playoffs and does something there.

He is hidden in plain sight on a bad team and that will prevent him from becoming truly Legendary