Wasn't he already a free agent when the Angels signed him? I don't think you go back to not being a free agent after signing as free agent and that contract is over, but you have less than 6 years service time.
If it is not the best player award does Trout "deserve" any MVP votes? If he is not the MVP because he doesn't play on a contender, then only contending teams can logically have players worthy of the award. Trout doesn't play on a contender so is not deserving of an MVP vote, even for 2nd place. Did I get that right?
Problem with trading Calhoun is that RF would be the new LF problem...assuming they don't get a replacement for him in the trade (not sure what they could get for him but it would have to be an OF and a P prospect near MLB ready-is he worth that?).