OC Register: Reaction: Mike Trout, Angels near agreement on long-term monster deal

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  Los Angeles Angeles’ Mike Trout #27 during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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  Fans squeeze forward as they try to get an autograph from Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout before a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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  The Angels’ Mike Trout jokes around with the Nationals’ Bryce Harper during the 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego on July 12, 2016. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan / SCNG, file)

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  Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout misses snagging a fly ball from Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras for an error in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Contreras, who doubled, scored after advancing on the error. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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  Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout takes a warm-up swing before batting against the Seattle Mariners in a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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  Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout, center, is congratulated on his 3-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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  The Angels’ Mike Trout, center, is congratulated after he hit a three-run home run during the third inning of Tuesday’s Cactus League game against the Cubs in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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  A Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels fan waits for an autograph prior to a MLB spring training baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Francisco Giants at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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  The Angels’ Mike Trout signs autographs for fans prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants last week in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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  Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, left, and Albert Pujols arrive for practice at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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  Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout talks to the media during a news conference at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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  The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, left, celebrates with teammate Mike Trout after their 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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  Los Angeles Angeles’ Mike Trout during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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  ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Mike Trout #27 congratulates Kaleb Cowart #22 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on his sacrifice fly during the sixth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium on September 25, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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  Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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  OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 18: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts as he crosses in front of Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Oakland Athletics after he hit a home run in the fourth inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on September 18, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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  Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, stands next to Mike Trout before a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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  Los Angeles Angeles’ Mike Trout #27 during photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

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  Justin Upton #8 is congratulated at the dugout by Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on September 13, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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  Angels center fielder Mike Trout, who has been out with a jammed right wrist, did not swing a bat on Wednesday, but he reported improvement, Manager Mike Scioscia said. Trout will come in during the team’s off day on Thursday and throw, and possibly hit, Scioscia said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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The Angels haven’t made the postseason since 2014 and there have been questions regarding the future of the Los Angeles Angels, especially in recent weeks with chatter of possible relocation and Bryce Harper’s recruitment of Mike Trout.

After Harper signed a 13-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, he made his first attempt to woo Trout to the “City of Brotherly Love.”

With Trout and the Angels nearing agreement on a 10-year extension worth $363 million, the recruiting effort by Harper could be short lived.

Trout was slated to be a free agent after the 2020 season but the reported deal with the Angels would be largest contract in pro sports history.

Instant reaction:

LeBron James & Tom Brady combined have been paid or are owed a total of $614 million in on-field salary. Mike Trout himself will now be at at least $521 million.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 19, 2019

This story will be updated many times throughout the day, so keep coming back… https://t.co/8LEXmfXoIZ

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) March 19, 2019

bryce harper: i’m going to recruit mike trout to philly

angels front office:pic.twitter.com/ghVU2yLAm9

— ky (@javvybaez) March 19, 2019

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BREAKING: Star center fielder Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are finalizing a record-breaking 12-year contract worth more than $430 million, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Details: https://t.co/bROnnC11Uh

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 19, 2019

Bryce Harper: Come to Philly man!

Mike Trout: pic.twitter.com/0bp51ywY3W

— Brook Smith (@brookme3) March 19, 2019

When Bryce Harper gets that Mike Trout notification pic.twitter.com/haDdsxN2O5

— Andrew Joseph (@AndyJ0seph) March 19, 2019

Bryce Harper: "Congratulations to me for signing the biggest contract in professional spo–"

Mike Trout: pic.twitter.com/4PvG4GyTrf

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) March 19, 2019

R.I.P. to the Mike Trout dream pic.twitter.com/xdPENazzpI

— 2008 Phillies (@2008Philz) March 19, 2019

I think my current takeaway from the Mike Trout extension is that the Angels are doing right by their fanbase.

— Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) March 19, 2019

Juno would agree to that statement.

Congratulation to Mike Trout’s dog, Juno https://t.co/gnIYuXCD8M pic.twitter.com/jHWG90LGZt

— Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) March 19, 2019

Mike Trout is going to stay with the Angels forever. And I could not be happier.

— Adam Rank (@adamrank) March 19, 2019

Congratulations to Mike Trout, who I'm just assuming is one of the players pictured here pic.twitter.com/vNEMV2cmLb

— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) March 19, 2019

Since the start of 2015 Mike Trout has hit 11.1 miles in home runs recorded by @statcast. Here's all 142 of them pic.twitter.com/UIjJV7PHzb

— Daren Willman (@darenw) March 19, 2019

Kyler Murray was drafted by the Oakland A’s with the 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft but the Heisman Trophy winning quarterback decided to enter the 2019 NFL draft.

kyler murray in front of the mlb offices after seeing mike trout sign for half a billion dollars pic.twitter.com/0kc5LhqijP

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 19, 2019

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