Is Mike Trout Anchored on the bases?

[Chuck]

Why isn't he running? Is it on him (not getting good reads?), Scioscia has given him the red stop sign or is he really FAT?

[rageous]

If hitting second means that he has to stay on the bases while Pujols and Hamilton its, that's bullshit.

Talk about completely limiting one of your biggest weapons.

[worldofx]

Combination of Sosh and the hitters approaches behind him. Its ridiculous considering the other guys Sosh allows to rack up the CS.

[Halos of Anaheim]

We took away two of some of his most valuable traits this year, playing CF and stealing bases. Even though Borjous is a great defender, I'd rather have Trout in center.

[seenoevil]

unleash the beast.

 

 

He should run on the 1st pitch if he wants. Dude is one of the fastest players in the league

[AngelArcher]

He just put on a hit and run with Bourjos batting. Is there anyone else on the team that swings and misses more than Bourjos? Maybe Trumbo?

[SigBaby]

We're losing and the blame returns to Sosh. Dont be rediculous, Im sure Trout has the green light and can go whenever he gets a good jump. The steals will come

[red321]

In that situation if he steals second, the Twins walk Pujols to get to the rally killer known as Hamilton. The plus of having him hit second, having protection behind him. The downside is he's not going to be as active on the basepaths because you don't want to take the bat out of your 3-4 hitters.

[rageous]

We're losing and the blame returns to Sosh. Dont be rediculous, Im sure Trout has the green light and can go whenever he gets a good jump. The steals will come

They barely won 2 out of 3 from the Lastros who many considered a 110 to 120 loss team and should be the worst team in the AL.

The Angels haven't turned anything around yet.

[Quinlanforthewin]

We took away two of some of his most valuable traits this year, playing CF and stealing bases. Even though Borjous is a great defender, I'd rather have Trout in center.

 

We agree on something!

[Quinlanforthewin]

We have 3 SBs on the year...one of the fewest totals in the majors.  It's not Trout, it's continued mismangement.  Scioscia plays some elements of small ball but not others so far.  Needlessly sacrificing and never stealing.  

[rageous]

In that situation if he steals second, the Twins walk Pujols to get to the rally killer known as Hamilton. The plus of having him hit second, having protection behind him. The downside is he's not going to be as active on the basepaths because you don't want to take the bat out of your 3-4 hitters.

You are saying you would rather have Pujols hit with Trout on first rather than Hamilton hit with Trout and Pujols on base?

[tdawg87]

He knows that he has a better chance to score when he is on 1st.

[Halos of Anaheim]

We agree on something!

There's so many things to complain about this team, it was inevitable.

[Lifetime]

You are saying you would rather have Pujols hit with Trout on first rather than Hamilton hit with Trout and Pujols on base?

until Hamilton is locked in, yes.

[Corona]

I heard somewhere that Albert gets distracted by runners stealing or some bs. If thats the case I'd rather them flip Albert and Hamilton in the order.

[Glen]

He just put on a hit and run with Bourjos batting. Is there anyone else on the team that swings and misses more than Bourjos? Maybe Trumbo?

 

 

Have you been watching that Hamilton fellah?

[Docwaukee]

Trout needs to steal.  If he's not gonna because pujols doesn't like it, then put hammy second and fughetabaudit

[Michifan]

I agree with the writer who said that Trout is not playing with the same fun and love of the game that he had. Maybe he feels more duty-bound to play disciplined and as a business this year. I don't know, but he needs to cut loose and do his thing. Right now he's not scaring anyone, and he should be one of the most feared people in baseball. Pitchers should be terrified to walk him, to throw anything to him that he can hit, because he can get on base and score. 

[Halos of Anaheim]

I agree with the writer who said that Trout is not playing with the same fun and love of the game that he had. Maybe he feels more duty-bound to play disciplined and as a business this year. I don't know, but he needs to cut loose and do his thing. Right now he's not scaring anyone, and he should be one of the most feared people in baseball. Pitchers should be terrified to walk him, to throw anything to him that he can hit, because he can get on base and score. 

He's had some better at bats since he scored the winning run on Saturday. Looks more comfortable out there, and he hasn't been hacking at those inside pitches. Trout is a special player.

[Glen]

I'm considering trading him on my fantasy team.  If he continues to be average it's a win for me.  If he gets better I can take credit because I traded him. 

[baseballplayer]

We took away two of some of his most valuable traits this year, playing CF and stealing bases. Even though Borjous is a great defender, I'd rather have Trout in center.

That's what I said the other day....he looks weird in LF....he is a GREAT center fielder. One of the problems is that last year Hamilton swung and missed more than any player in MLB....I believe that it is right.