I'm guessing he forgot the Mariners 45 year old outfielder.Did you forget the last place Rangers?
Owner didn't want to have his legacy be "The guy who let Mike Trout get away".How exactly do the Angels justify this contract?
Must be. The length of the contract is absurd.Owner didn't want to have his legacy be "The guy who let Mike Trout get away".
Its the Angels. They gave a 35 year old Pujols a huge 10 year deal. They justify it as "at least its not as bad as the Pujols contract".How exactly do the Angels justify this contract?
I like how every org in MLB thinks players all age like Ichiro.Its the Angels. They gave a 35 year old Pujols a huge 10 year deal. They justify it as "at least its not as bad as the Pujols contract".
At least Trout should have a few decent years left. To be fair if Alex Gordon is worth 20 million I dont think its a stretch for Harper or Trout to be paid moreI like how every org in MLB thinks players all age like Ichiro.
They definitely are worht the money per year. The problem is tying money up in guys in their late 30's and 40's.At least Trout should have a few decent years left. To be fair if Alex Gordon is worth 20 million I dont think its a stretch for Harper or Trout to be paid more
I agree with you when it comes to nearly every major leaguer in history other than Mike Trout. They had to keep him. If it's not Trout at 27, don't offer anyone 10+ years.They definitely are worht the money per year. The problem is tying money up in guys in their late 30's and 40's.
If I'm the Angels I'd rather pay him the same money with fewer years.I agree with you when it comes to nearly every major leaguer in history other than Mike Trout. They had to keep him. If it's not Trout at 27, don't offer anyone 10+ years.
I completely agree with that. The issue is that with a generational talent like Trout, he would have gotten 10 years when he became a free agent in two years. This is kind of just them getting ahead of the inevitable and taking care of the one bright spot their team has had in recent memory. Thankfully, they are building the farm system and Albert's contract is up after the 2021 season. I am not even an Angels fan but I want to see Trout in the playoffs frequently.If I'm the Angels I'd rather pay him the same money with fewer years.
these long ass contracts 30 mill a year plus deals are actually a side effect of the mega agents like scott boras. kevin brown in 1998 and A-rod sort of set this precedent.If I'm the Angels I'd rather pay him the same money with fewer years.