Is Trumbo becoming a clubhouse leader?

[gotbeer]

Anyone else notice that Trumbo has been quoted quite a bit lately on articles, in the Times at least?  This last article about the long haul, and the one after the closed door meeting, it seemed that Trumbo was the only player quoted.  

 

Granted, it's not going to happen overnight.  But so far, I'm liking what I see from Trumbo, on and off the field.  

[red321]

He's one of the few guys who hasn't sucked this year so he's willing to talk to the media

[WallyWorld]

yeah, it's more likely that Trumbo was just the most accessible player at that moment.

[Kenny]

Growing up an Angels fan, he's probably got more of his heart and soul invested in this team than anyone.

[MacNasty]

I agree and if you think back he's always had that kind of leadership ability.  I recall him making comments re: Texas the other year when he was much more unproven.  

 

That is what I hate most about the Pujols and Hamilton signings.  Neither of them seem to have taken charge of this team from a leadership perspective, and it just seems like the clubhouse has a void in that regard.

 

I suspect we'll see Trout be that guy at some point, where he sheds the aw-shucks attitude and starts to challenge his fellow players, but for now yeah it would be nice to see Trumbo be that guy.

[Brent Maguire]

I'm sure he has become a leader. 

 

At the very least, he has led by example. He came up as a 25 year old who had huge concerns regarding his walk ability and strikeout rate and he has improved both every single year. If other guys had his type of work ethic and improvement, this team might be in a better position. Josh should start following Mark around and figure out what he's doing right. 

[ettin]

He's the clubbing leader right?

[Angel Oracle]

It is his 3rd full season, and he's 27.   

Not a bad time to become a leader, given his 9 years in the org

[STLCardinalsFan]

He has become more reliable then Pujols and Hamilton this season.

[Ohtaniland]

Lol if anyone thinks that Pujols would listen to what Trumbo has to say.

[FabulousFabregas]

Lol if anyone thinks that Pujols would listen to what Trumbo has to say.

He only listens to God, mang.

[nate]

I noticed Trumbo last season said a lot of things you expect from a leader.  He certainly seems to have the players attention in the dugout.  He also seems like a very hard worker.  He has definitely become one of my favorite Angels.  Home grown and from the OC.  Can't beat that.