It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Angels have struggled to find much success while perennial MVP contender Mike Trout has been with the team as Trout has made the Major League Baseball playoffs just once in his entire career with the Angels. But despite the struggles, Trout does not want to seek a trade from the team.
During an interview this week, Mike Trout made it clear that he does not want to seek a trade this year, but in a pretty shocking twist, he doesn’t necessarily rule it out in the future.
“The easy way out is just ask for a trade,” Trout said. “There might be a time. Maybe. I really haven’t thought about this. But when I signed that contract, I’m loyal. I want to win a championship here. The overall picture of winning a championship or getting to the playoffs here is bigger satisfaction [than] bailing out and just taking an easy way out. So, I think that’s been my mindset. Maybe down the road if something’s changed, but that’s been my mindset ever since the trade speculations came up.”
For now, however, Trout is not worried about trade talk and speculation.
“Am I worried about what happens, or, do I want to get traded, am I not gonna get traded? I’m not worried about any of that,” Trout said. “I’m going out there and play my game. I got to put a full season together and see what happens.
“The overall build of not getting to the playoffs and then finally when it happens — I think that’s bigger than if I just wanted to just get out of here.”
Obviously, it’s pretty telling that Trout didn’t rule out a trade in the future, and it led to a lot of conversation on social media.
Groundhog said six more months of Mike Trout trade rumors https://t.co/GNEcddpr1D
— Joe Edinger (@Joe_Edinger) February 19, 2024
I LOVE Mike Trout. With that being said there is no logic to support the thought that the Angels are going to be making ANY sort of impactful or competitive moves. Let’s remember they just gave away the greatest player to ever play baseball & told the world Trout was available. https://t.co/sXLUZ0mJ49
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) February 19, 2024
Trout absolutely should ask for a trade off this dumpster fire of a franchise. Moreno treats this organization like a business, it’s time fans stop showing up until he sells. https://t.co/7XEEwRyVL9
— Chris Bremer 🏳️🌈🇺🇦 (@ChrisRyanBremer) February 19, 2024
Our right handed deadline bat https://t.co/IzgHKIdWRr
— Explaining The Phillies (@ExplainingPhils) February 19, 2024
Hes begging them to make a move thats so funny https://t.co/XBUQdsLDSh
— Liam Beer (@LiamBeer15) February 19, 2024
This poor man, super loyal to the fanbase and stuck with one of the worst MLB owners ever, Arte HAS to sell the team like Angels fans deserve so much better https://t.co/Pd6wKJtlJE
— Josh #PabloforCy2024 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 (@FestaFanatic) February 19, 2024
We’ll have to see how this season goes for Trout.
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