Interview with Aaron Cox (Mike Trout's brother in-law) 4 years prior to his passing

[Chuck]

I was scrolling through some of our past interviews, most of which were conducted by @Dave Saltzer and I found an interview Dave did with Aaron Cox, Trout's wife's brother. 

Just realized how tough it must have been for Trout who was close with Aaron, then to lose a teammate in Tyler Skaggs all within a two year span. 

I think I'm going to share the interview with Trout and Jessica. It just a short 4+ minute interview and there isn't really anything earth shattering revealed, but to Mike and his wife, just seeing him talk and smile in certain parts of the interview must bring a smile to their faces. I know it did for me after watching video of my lost family members. 

 

[Dave Saltzer]

Wow! Great find Chuck! It's hard to believe how much time has past. 

 

As much as I enjoy covering the Major League team and players, I enjoy meeting and interviewing the Minor Leaguers even more, and capturing a moment in their lives. For every player who makes it in the Majors, dozens, don't, but are still absolutely necessary and critical to the success of those who do. Most Minor Leaguers work and play relatively anonymously compared to Major Leaguers, and yet they all have lives, interests, stories, etc. I enjoy giving them a bit of a stage and platform, and capturing their hopes and dreams. 

 

No video can bring him back, or help the family heal from their loss. But, I hope that his relatives can see this and remember a happier moment in his life.

[ScottT]

Valbuena, too.

Ohtani has been here two years and two of his teammates have died.

[Chuck]

9 minutes ago, ScottT said:

Valbuena, too.

Ohtani has been here two years and two of his teammates have died.

That's right. What a tough two year stretch. 

[Spirit]

This is just a great example of the kind of thing that sets AngelsWin apart.  When we do things like this, not only is it good for the individual prospect player and the organization as a whole, but also for the family.  Obviously in this case, getting to hear Aaron's voice is something the family will cherish forever.

As Chuck mentioned, he shared the interview with Jessica Trout.  I won't post her response, as it was done in a private message format, but I'll just say she was incredibly grateful. 

 

 

[Dave Saltzer]

3 hours ago, Spirit said:

This is just a great example of the kind of thing that sets AngelsWin apart.  When we do things like this, not only is it good for the individual prospect player and the organization as a whole, but also for the family.  Obviously in this case, getting to hear Aaron's voice is something the family will cherish forever.

As Chuck mentioned, he shared the interview with Jessica Trout.  I won't post her response, as it was done in a private message format, but I'll just say she was incredibly grateful. 

 

 

Thank you very much! 

 

In my opinion, the best reporters are the ones who get out of the way of the story and don't try to make the story fit their agenda or idea. They just provide a vehicle for the the story to tell itself and at times, help move it along by interjecting a question or two. I try to do that as much as I can.

[Spirit]

@Dave Saltzer is a first ballot AngelsWin HOFer, for sure!!!  Always great work!

 

 

[Chuck]

Happy Birthday (in Heaven) to Aaron Cox, Mike Trout's brother in law.

Gone too soon!