LA Times: Mark Trumbo's struggles continue in Angels' 2-1 loss to Yankees

[AngelsWin.com]

The first baseman goes hitless and strikes out with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. His teammates also generate little offense against Hiroki Kuroda.

NEW YORK â€” It has been overshadowed by Josh Hamilton's season-long slump, Albert Pujols' foot injury and the ongoing struggles of the back of the rotation and the entire bullpen, but it's impossible to overlook:

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[YouthofToday]

Good quotes by Trumbo in the article. While he will certainly be offered arb this year his performance next year may not entail the Angels offering arb for 2015 or 2016.

[Torridd]

The Angels are between a rock and a hard place. With both Pujols and Hamilton struggling and at this point totally unpredictable, we need some reliability for hitting homers.

 

Unless they jump into the FA pool yet again, I think they have to keep Trumbo, barring a great deal for a trade, or wait if Cron can do better.

[T.G.]

all I know is that it's easy for me to cheer for Mark Trumbo.  He gives a max effort and has a great attitude.  If he ever completely figures it out - he will be something special... tha'ts a big if, but I'm hopeful.