**The Perennial MIKE TROUT Thread**

jjeanius · 10-03-2018, 12:39 PM

Since we will hopefully be discussing the wonders of Mike Trout for several years to come (and since the 2018 thread has devolved into one member’s personal trash bin), thought it would be good to create a new thread with no expiration date.

As always, kids, please stay off the drugs. This is a drug-free thread.

Thanks!

cardmole · 10-03-2018, 12:41 PM

Excellent idea!
Just a hunch, but still thinking Trout ends up with Phillies next year.

no10pin · 10-03-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cardmole

Excellent idea!
Just a hunch, but still thinking Trout ends up with Phillies next year.

I have no skin in the game, but I wish Trout would stay put for his entire career. I don't like the concept of superstars (and in this case, the biggest superstar of this generation) 'having' to leave.

The Angels are in LA after all, and someday these ridiculous contracts will be gone. It's not like they are hopeless, they did just win 98 games a few years ago.

Stifle · 08-07-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by no10pin

I have no skin in the game, but I wish Trout would stay put for his entire career. I don't like the concept of superstars (and in this case, the biggest superstar of this generation) 'having' to leave.

The Angels are in LA after all, and someday these ridiculous contracts will be gone. It's not like they are hopeless, they did just win 98 games a few years ago.

This comment looks worse by the year. 2014 is vastly different than the abysmal record and direction of the franchise.

As far as contracts, another gaffe, they are increasing at record paces. If Ohtani is signed, the Angels may have close to $90 Million vested per season on 2 players !

Siberian13 · 10-03-2018, 12:46 PM

Where can he go and win a World Series? That is what he needs. Not sure Philly helps with that.

Neal · 10-04-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Where can he go and win a World Series? That is what he needs. Not sure Philly helps with that.

He helps Philly win a few …. especially if they spend this offseason with some FAs.

rainmaker · 10-03-2018, 12:49 PM

Wherever he ends up I hope those of us in here are able to take advantage of the sleepy winter months to find deals on Trout cards

mlbexpert · 10-03-2018, 12:52 PM

Just want to post on the first page

anusinha · 10-03-2018, 12:55 PM

Angels for life! Not too long ago they had the best record in baseball... they even started the year with the best record for a while. A new manager, getting rid off PooHole, and a couple of pitchers, and they are back in the thick of it.

cardmole · 10-03-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by anusinha

Angels for life! Not too long ago they had the best record in baseball... they even started the year with the best record for a while. A new manager, getting rid off PooHole, and a couple of pitchers, and they are back in the thick of it.

There's a big rebuild looming and I'm not sure Trout wants to waste more years with Angels. He's been a good soldier-time to follow his own destiny.

wharfrat7624 · 10-03-2018, 01:34 PM

Great idea for the new thread. Thanks jj.

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epatmythes · 10-03-2018, 01:53 PM

Picture time. Not a prospect. Not a rookie. Just one of my personal favorites!

caflisch78 · 10-03-2018, 02:47 PM

Fair warning, I will make a 2019 Trout thread!

Bowman1951 · 10-03-2018, 03:01 PM

I'm on drugs, what are we talking about here again?

Brewers3 · 10-03-2018, 03:12 PM

In on the first page so I can show my grandkids someday that I posted on the longest thread of the most legendary modern player.

awz50 · 10-03-2018, 03:14 PM

The 2018 thread went well

ThoseBackPages · 10-03-2018, 03:25 PM

GO FISH!

Shadowsonic2004 · 10-03-2018, 03:36 PM

He's going to the Braves....Then I woke up.

ClevelandIC · 10-03-2018, 03:36 PM

Off season of 2017-2018 I bought a 2011 PSA 10 Update Trout for $250 and flipped mid season for $650. I thought that card would be in my collection forever but he deal was too good to pass up.

I thought about what a Pujols and Griffey rookie could currently be bought for and made the decision to buy a Trout again down the line. I’m not sure if I’ll try again this offseason or wait a few years. Probably just depends on cash flow at any time

ALBASKETBALL · 10-03-2018, 03:52 PM

Way to early for the hype. (Need the update prices to keep dropping)

pete2345 · 10-03-2018, 04:09 PM

Winter deals let's hope

premium1981 · 10-03-2018, 04:13 PM

Don’t think it would happen, but the Braves have the team, money, and prospects that could make that work. I hope he stays away from Philly. Worst fans and no way I could root for him at that point. A lot of America would feel the same. Please don’t do it Mike!

LCM1223 · 10-04-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

Don’t think it would happen, but the Braves have the team, money, and prospects that could make that work. I hope he stays away from Philly. Worst fans and no way I could root for him at that point. A lot of America would feel the same. Please don’t do it Mike!

There it is

ksemmel · 10-04-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

Don’t think it would happen, but the Braves have the team, money, and prospects that could make that work. I hope he stays away from Philly. Worst fans and no way I could root for him at that point. A lot of America would feel the same. Please don’t do it Mike!

I am a NY fans (Mets for baseball) and I disagree with Philles' fans being the worst fans. IMO they are actually just irrelevant. They have their legit die hard fans, but I would guess around 60-70% of their "fans" are just bandwagon fans when the team is good (see attendance in the first half of season vs last few weeks). Now Philadelphia Eagles' fans of the other hand... some of the worst I have ever encountered

LCM1223 · 10-04-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ksemmel

I am a NY fans (Mets for baseball) and I disagree with Philles' fans being the worst fans. IMO they are actually just irrelevant. They have their legit die hard fans, but I would guess around 60-70% of their "fans" are just bandwagon fans when the team is good (see attendance in the first half of season vs last few weeks). Now Philadelphia Eagles' fans of the other hand... some of the worst I have ever encountered

Maybe because they went from having the 2nd best NL record on August 5th to losing 2/3 of their remaining 45 games and finishing almost in 4th place so they wanted to send a message to the crap organization

10-03-2018, 12:39 PM	#1
jjeanius Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 3,262 comiconart!!	The Perennial MIKE TROUT Thread Since we will hopefully be discussing the wonders of Mike Trout for several years to come (and since the 2018 thread has devolved into one member’s personal trash bin), thought it would be good to create a new thread with no expiration date. As always, kids, please stay off the drugs. This is a drug-free thread. Thanks!

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cardmole Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 3,266	Excellent idea! Just a hunch, but still thinking Trout ends up with Phillies next year.

10-03-2018, 12:46 PM	#5
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 77,090 shiller13	Where can he go and win a World Series? That is what he needs. Not sure Philly helps with that.

10-03-2018, 12:52 PM	#8
mlbexpert Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2,245	Just want to post on the first page

10-03-2018, 12:55 PM	#9
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,533	Angels for life! Not too long ago they had the best record in baseball... they even started the year with the best record for a while. A new manager, getting rid off PooHole, and a couple of pitchers, and they are back in the thick of it.

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wharfrat7624 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 6,590	Great idea for the new thread. Thanks jj. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-03-2018, 01:53 PM	#12
epatmythes Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Da U.P. Eh! Posts: 2,496 epatmythes	Picture time. Not a prospect. Not a rookie. Just one of my personal favorites!

10-03-2018, 03:01 PM	#14
Bowman1951 Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Boston 'Burbs Posts: 4,717 djblitz Bowman1951	I'm on drugs, what are we talking about here again?

10-03-2018, 03:12 PM	#15
Brewers3 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2,561	In on the first page so I can show my grandkids someday that I posted on the longest thread of the most legendary modern player.

10-03-2018, 03:36 PM	#18
Shadowsonic2004 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 3,591 Shadowsonic2004	He's going to the Braves....Then I woke up.

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ClevelandIC Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Westlake, Ohio Posts: 5,450 Jakpi20 Jakpi20	Off season of 2017-2018 I bought a 2011 PSA 10 Update Trout for $250 and flipped mid season for $650. I thought that card would be in my collection forever but he deal was too good to pass up. I thought about what a Pujols and Griffey rookie could currently be bought for and made the decision to buy a Trout again down the line. I’m not sure if I’ll try again this offseason or wait a few years. Probably just depends on cash flow at any time

10-03-2018, 03:52 PM	#20
ALBASKETBALL Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,113	Way to early for the hype. (Need the update prices to keep dropping)

10-03-2018, 04:09 PM	#21
pete2345 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Birthplace of Michael Jordan home of biggie smalls! Posts: 4,125	Winter deals let's hope

10-03-2018, 04:13 PM	#22
premium1981 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,238	Don’t think it would happen, but the Braves have the team, money, and prospects that could make that work. I hope he stays away from Philly. Worst fans and no way I could root for him at that point. A lot of America would feel the same. Please don’t do it Mike!