**The Perennial MIKE TROUT Thread**

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Originally Posted by daveyc1

I frequently hear people opine that it is a shame trout never played on contenders. The problem is that he is not concerned with winning. He has had multiple opportunities to remove himself from this mess of a team over the years through free agency and trades. He is simply not interested. He doesnt have that desire and i wonder if that lack of drive doesnt show itself in his lack of ability to get back on the field?

I never considered Trout soft like Rendon, but as far as desire? You play to win the game and the more wins equal post season opportunities. Athletes have a short window of opportunities. He has only been on competitive teams a few times. Trout seems to lacks that drive and as the “man” on the team. I is f the Angels had a Kirk Gibson like teammate, maybe somebody to inspire him, because Mike looks so unmotivated but he doesn’t want to leave?

Third best player as of now in Y2K era , but his durability may put that into question.