**The Perennial MIKE TROUT Thread** - Page 892

KhalDrogo · 09-10-2023, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

yeah, no ones giving up that much unless the Angels pick up the entire contract.

Angels should package Rendon + Trout for a 28 year old in A ball and call it a win.

I assume they’ll have to pick up most of it regardless. Given that, I don’t see them trading him for nothing unless he tries to force his way out. He’s not that kind of player. He also doesn’t have any leverage given his inability to stay on the field.

finfangfan · 09-10-2023, 03:27 PM

I’m not sure too many teams would want to absorb Trouts humongous contract at this point. Too many years left at too much per year and don’t forget he only suited up for 50% of games this year… would the Angels eat any of the contract?

SupermanBrandon · 09-10-2023, 03:29 PM

Will be interesting to see if anyone gives and takes on this. The Angels willing to be the nice guy and give? I dont see it. I dont see real contenders looking to add an aging overpaid player for the price tag that will be attached. This could get really interesting or completely a waste of time if Trout doesn't push for it.

pab00a · 09-10-2023, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

pretty sure you could trade for him just by taking on his salary.

I agree - probably something like the Rangers getting Scherzer for Luisangel Acuna.

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speedyjg13 · 09-10-2023, 03:52 PM

Great news!!!!!

Send Trout to the Braves, Dodgers or Phillies!

cardsin47 · 09-10-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Great news!!!!!

Send Trout to the Braves, Dodgers or Phillies!

I’m for sending him to ANY contender ( except Houston ). Let’s see this great player FINALLY have a good shot at getting a critic silencing ring!

Ferg1945 · 09-10-2023, 04:43 PM

he HAS to ask for a trade.

If he doesn't that will tell you his true intention of just sitting back, getting paid and not playing meaningful baseball for at least the next 5 years. That trade deadline really set this team back. The Angels have a bottom 5 minor league ranking so they really don't have much to bring up to help. They tried the Ohtani, Trout, Rendon thing and that didn't work. Odds are Ohtani probably moves on... if he's smart. You can't rely on Rendon and Trout isn't getting any younger. If he says he doesn't want traded... he just wants to play for the money and no interest in playing for anything bigger.

SupermanBrandon · 09-10-2023, 04:52 PM

...but will he? Is he that guy?

cardsin47 · 09-10-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

...but will he? Is he that guy?

My only concern …… ^

BAHoopla · 09-10-2023, 05:53 PM

His slow returns from injury and IMO he never really says or does anything that says he is all in to win

wharfrat7624 · 09-10-2023, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by awz50

Never know with Khal

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speedyjg13 · 09-10-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

...but will he? Is he that guy?

Lol!!!! I have no idea!!!!

He's got to but I don't know if he will.

He said he is going to have "discussions" during the off season. I rather him be more upfront and straight forward.

I know nobody here follows Angels baseball but the leader of the team is Mike Moosetakas. Its never been Trout. It was Weaver ---> Pujols ---> nobody ---> Moosetakas.

Trout NEEDS to tell Arte Moreno he wants out. He can't hint it or beat around the bush. Ask for a trade and restructure the contract (take a pay cut) to go to a contender.

pete2345 · 09-10-2023, 08:15 PM

Nobody would want that lifeless average overpaid scrub.

Bcr · 09-10-2023, 08:32 PM

Even if he wants a trade the Angels won't make it happen. The asking price will be too high and they will say they tried.

msink28 · 09-10-2023, 08:41 PM

seems like a realistic Trout trade at this point would be something along the lines of what the Reds got for Luis Castillo, maybe a bit more if the Angels were willing to pay off $45-60 million of his deal.

I could see something along the lines of Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel coming back to Anaheim.

SupermanBrandon · 09-10-2023, 08:44 PM

Is Mike willing to play LF & DH?

speedyjg13 · 09-10-2023, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Is Mike willing to play LF & DH?

Only if he still wants to play.

DH saved Bryce Harper's career, may save Trout too.

anusinha · 09-10-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Is Mike willing to play LF & DH?

He's willing to spend every Sunday from September onward watching the Eagles

awz50 · 09-10-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Only if he still wants to play.

DH saved Bryce Harper's career, may save Trout too.

I would think most teams would make him DH at this point

SupermanBrandon · 09-10-2023, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by awz50

I would think most teams would make him DH at this point

Agree. If Im a contender that's willing to take on that contract...he's a DH only. He can take it or leave it.

Ferg1945 · 09-10-2023, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcr

Even if he wants a trade the Angels won't make it happen. The asking price will be too high and they will say they tried.

I think this is the way.

They come out with this statement.

Months from now Trout says he wants a trade after Eagles finish the season.

Angels ask for 89 players and you cover the contract.

Everyone says no.

Angels say... well..... we tried.

Welcome back Mikey!!!!!

Stifle · 09-10-2023, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

Only if he still wants to play.

DH saved Bryce Harper's career, may save Trout too.

Does that mean Ohtani is gone ? How many games has Trout missed over just the past 3 season ? Trout has only 1,007 Plate Appearances over the past 3 seasons (336 per year). Trout needs a healthy year next season otherwise teams will be leery of wanting him.

Ferg1945 · 09-10-2023, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stifle

Does that mean Ohtani is gone ? How many games has Trout missed over just the past 3 season ? Trout has only 1,007 Plate Appearances over the past 3 seasons (336 per year). Trout needs a healthy year next season otherwise teams will be leery of wanting him.

He's averaged 79 games a season over the last 3. He's missed 1.5 seasons in the last 3

49ersSF · 09-11-2023, 12:03 AM

Who at this point would trade for Trout?

He will be 33 next year with a nearly $37 million-a-year contract for the next 7 years, averaging just 262 at-bats over the last 4 years. Let's not forget the fact he had the worst year of his career. Also, he has had multiple injuries most likely will hamper his career from this point on.

The angels are stuck with him just like they were with Albert.

49ersSF · 09-11-2023, 12:16 AM

The Dale Murphy comparison...

Age 32 Dale Murphy

.279 Batting Average
1555 hits
310 hrs
927rbis
732 walks
145 steals
2x MVP
5 gold glove
1 single post season series (3 hits)

Age 32 Mike Trout

.301 Batting Average
1624 hits
368 hrs
940 RBIs
964 walks
206steals
3x MVP
0 gold gloves
1 single post season series (1 hit)

Dale Murphy's career was completely derailed after age 31 due to injuries. Mike Trout now is dealing with frequent injuries that are derailing his career.

09-10-2023, 03:52 PM	#22280
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,269	Great news!!!!! Send Trout to the Braves, Dodgers or Phillies! __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

09-10-2023, 05:53 PM	#22285
BAHoopla Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,924	His slow returns from injury and IMO he never really says or does anything that says he is all in to win __________________

09-11-2023, 12:03 AM	#22299
49ersSF Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,151	Who at this point would trade for Trout? He will be 33 next year with a nearly $37 million-a-year contract for the next 7 years, averaging just 262 at-bats over the last 4 years. Let's not forget the fact he had the worst year of his career. Also, he has had multiple injuries most likely will hamper his career from this point on. The angels are stuck with him just like they were with Albert. __________________ They see what they have been told to see.

09-11-2023, 12:16 AM	#22300
49ersSF Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,151	The Dale Murphy comparison... Age 32 Dale Murphy .279 Batting Average 1555 hits 310 hrs 927rbis 732 walks 145 steals 2x MVP 5 gold glove 1 single post season series (3 hits) Age 32 Mike Trout .301 Batting Average 1624 hits 368 hrs 940 RBIs 964 walks 206steals 3x MVP 0 gold gloves 1 single post season series (1 hit) Dale Murphy's career was completely derailed after age 31 due to injuries. Mike Trout now is dealing with frequent injuries that are derailing his career. __________________ They see what they have been told to see.

09-10-2023, 03:27 PM	#22277
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,706	I’m not sure too many teams would want to absorb Trouts humongous contract at this point. Too many years left at too much per year and don’t forget he only suited up for 50% of games this year… would the Angels eat any of the contract?

09-10-2023, 03:29 PM	#22278
SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	Will be interesting to see if anyone gives and takes on this. The Angels willing to be the nice guy and give? I dont see it. I dont see real contenders looking to add an aging overpaid player for the price tag that will be attached. This could get really interesting or completely a waste of time if Trout doesn't push for it.

09-10-2023, 04:43 PM	#22282
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	he HAS to ask for a trade. If he doesn't that will tell you his true intention of just sitting back, getting paid and not playing meaningful baseball for at least the next 5 years. That trade deadline really set this team back. The Angels have a bottom 5 minor league ranking so they really don't have much to bring up to help. They tried the Ohtani, Trout, Rendon thing and that didn't work. Odds are Ohtani probably moves on... if he's smart. You can't rely on Rendon and Trout isn't getting any younger. If he says he doesn't want traded... he just wants to play for the money and no interest in playing for anything bigger.

09-10-2023, 04:52 PM	#22283
SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	...but will he? Is he that guy?

09-10-2023, 08:15 PM	#22288
pete2345 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Birthplace of Michael Jordan home of biggie smalls! Posts: 4,125	Nobody would want that lifeless average overpaid scrub.

09-10-2023, 08:32 PM	#22289
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,780	Even if he wants a trade the Angels won't make it happen. The asking price will be too high and they will say they tried.

09-10-2023, 08:41 PM	#22290
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,363	seems like a realistic Trout trade at this point would be something along the lines of what the Reds got for Luis Castillo, maybe a bit more if the Angels were willing to pay off $45-60 million of his deal. I could see something along the lines of Roman Anthony and Kyle Teel coming back to Anaheim.

09-10-2023, 08:44 PM	#22291
SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	Is Mike willing to play LF & DH?