Bronson

Look gents, if we are going to live and die by everything Trout says and doesn't say for the next two years,  then it's going to be a very long two years.  
Everything I've read from Fletcher indicates he likes it here and Trout certainly doesn't give off anything that would lead anyone otherwise.  At the same time,  he's from the East coast,  and enjoys spending his offseasons back home and lives close to Philadelphia. 
I think chances are,  Mike Trout does not know what he wants to do in the future.  For the time being,  he wants to play baseball and win. Maybe a year from now,  he likes the way things are moving and doesn't want to do the free agent thing and signs the extension over the Angels will almost certainly be sending his way next winter.  And if that doesn't happen,  maybe he sees how well the youth movement is going in 2020 and wants to stay.  Or maybe he just wants something new and wants to go home. 
But I will predict this with some level of comfort. He will either be an Angel for the rest of his career or he will be a Phillie. Because no one will outspend Arte to keep him here. But if he does leave it will mean he wants to be back east and wants to win. There is nowhere closer to home than Philadelphia and it looks like they are going to start winning more ball games soon. 
If he leaves,  I'll be heartbroken. I can tell you that. But I wont spend the next two years fearing something might happen and my favorite player ever will leave because that's not in my control and no amount of research on my part will bring me that answer any sooner,  and I don't get my happiness from someone in dont know. But it would stick because the Angels are about to get really good in 2020 and beyond, like they will be winning 95+ wins a year.  But without Trout, I think that number probably drops to like 85.
Then again,  by that time both Pujols and Trout's contracts would be off the books,  so they can probably spend that 60 million lost in attempting to add more wins to the roster. So maybe the difference between Trout and no Trout at 40 million a year may only be like 5 wins.

The only thing I want to add to this is that you need to think about a player’s life from April-September. Half the time he’s on the road and the rest of the time he’s at the ballpark or on his way to the ballpark 10 hours a day. And a lot of the rest of the time he’s asleep. 
Youre also talking about maybe 90 days a year for 10 years, till he’s maybe 39.
He’s going to have about 40-50 years after he’s done playing to spend 365 days a year wherever he wants and doing whatever he wants. 
I don’t think any player would really put “being close to my parents” above things like money, winning and the overall baseball environment (teammates, organization, etc.)

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

I probably see Mike Trout’s dad more than I see my own while covering the Angels. 

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

Wow that is definitely not what he said. He twisted his words big time.

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

You know I’ve been here for 6 years, hardly ever post but come on here everyday to keep up on Angel news and get a good laugh in at people here blowing everything out of proportion. It’s some of the funniest shit I’ve ever seen. So thanks for that.
 
I think this is what the Angels told Trout to say when these questions get brought up. We all know he’s horrible at interviews and has an even worse poker face. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trouts with Moreno and Eppler everyday discussing a contract. 

I think this will be Upton's last year in LF. Albert just wont be effective this year.  The knees, the elbow,  the age... Right around June he will decide this is his play campaign.  In the mean time,  we will see breakouts from both Marsh and Adell in the second half of the season.  Adell will start off slow in AA, and finish the year by absolutely torching AAA. Marsh will stay at inland empire and it will be top ready for him,  and he'll have momentum carry him through AA. He will finish the season with a short stint in AAA. 
By May of next year,  Adell will be staying in LF, Trout in CF, Marsh in RF and Upton at 1B, while getting starts at DH when it isn't Ohtani,  and effectively serving as the 4th OF because both Adell and Marsh can play CF too. The OF defense will  be unparalleled. 

I've thought all along that Arte what do what it takes and then some to keep Mike Trout.  Look at how they went all out for Vladimir Guerrero's Hall of Fame induction.  Now, he's talking about purchasing Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket?  I'm more convinced than ever that Mike Trout isn't going anywhere. 

Totally 3 years no playoffs and no playoffs in sight. Guy needs a 10 year deal.

you're so far off on this take that you keep spitting out that you're making yourself out to be a fool. seriously, this is some flat earther stuff. you look bad, man.

Keep preaching, it does nothing but strengthen the case of you being pretty dumb.  WADR. 

Mike Trout Reportedly Expected to Receive 'Lifetime' Contract Offer from Angels
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2795676-mike-trout-reportedly-expected-to-receive-lifetime-contract-offer-from-angels
While Bryce Harper and Manny Machado will be the biggest names on the free-agent market this offseason, it could be a player already under contract for the foreseeable future who could make the biggest splash.
According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the Los Angeles Angels are expected to approach Trout with extension talks that could lead to his being an Angel for life...

I don't think Trout has ever tweeted anything himself that was longer than one word, other than "Fly Eagles Fly" or if the next team we play has 2 words in it.

Must still be hung up on coming in 2nd in the Cy Young voting in his one career year.

A+ post. So many intriguing angles that I had never considered. My baseball knowledge and wisdom have increased.

“That was last year,” Pujols said. “I like it because that’s the number you guys focus on, but this is a new year for me. I don’t even remember what happened last year.”
Just great, first his legs are going out, now his memory. What's next, his spleen?

well, if CJ is going to get lit up, I'd rather he do it on a night McHugh looks dominant rather and the odds of winning are low anyway.

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