I know the fans are going to revolt but they'll get over it with a winning team. His value will peak once he wins
another MVP in a few days. 29 by mid-season, injuries occurring with more regularity, I think it's a wise move.
Tampa and Nats just showed you don't need superstars to win. Get some front-line starters and maybe
a decent closer or bat. They're not going anywhere with Trout. Maddon will figure it out like he
did with the Cubs.
Not sure he wins it. He shouldn't. He is the BEST player. NOT the most VALUABLE! I would put Trout no better than 2nd on my ballot behind Bregman. Personally, and I know I will get kileld for this, I put him 4th behind Semien AND (and this is where I get killed) DJ LaMaheiu (Had a solid season for the 2nd best team in the AL and a huge reason why an injurt ravaged Evil Empire won the East)
As for the ?? at hand
Depends. IF the LA Angels of Topeka, Kansas can sign Cole they might be on their way especially with Ohtani coming back. The albatross of Pujols contract for 2 more years hurts but they can work around that. I have never been a fan of whatever Upton plays for them - highly overpaid and complies stats in meaningless games.
If they can't bring in a top name FA pitcher gotta think about trading him and getting a massive haul back. They have sucked with him except for 2014. Trout has only played 3 meaningful games - in 2014 when the best team in the AL got bounced out by the Royals. If Trout only plays 3 meaningful games his entire career he will never be considered the GOAT player.
It may be sinful to do so but it has to be considered.
The better question is: If you want to acquire Trout, what do you give up? Let's say the Dodgers want to trade for Trout. To do so they would probably have to give up: Bellinger, May, Lux, and maybe 2 others like Joc Pederson and Will Smith..................and at this point in time if I am the Dodgers I do NOT make this trade and therein lies the problem. Who is gonna give up a ton and then have to load up once they trade away a boat load of players