Mike Trout has made it absolutely crystal clear: he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Angels. Yeah, that’s right. Despite the Angels’ extended postseason drought , a brutal run since he was drafted way back in 2009 , Trout’s dedication to that organization isn’t just strong, it’s unwavering.
Yankees Asking? Good Luck With That.
But hey, that doesn’t stop the whispers, does it? The New York Yankees, bless their hearts, probably should at least *ask* about Trout’s trade availability this offseason. Think about it: once Trent Grisham files for free agency, the Yanks are gonna have an opening in center field. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer even floated the idea, saying it makes sense for Brian Cashman to inquire about Trout and Byron Buxton. But then Rymer immediately drops the hammer: don’t expect to get anywhere. These guys are institutions with their teams, man, and neither has ever even hinted at wanting a trade. So yeah, it’s a long shot, but like Rymer said, it never hurts to ask again, right?
An Imperfect Pinstripe Fantasy
Here’s the real kicker though, even if some miracle happened and Trout shocked the entire baseball world by waving his no-trade clause for the Yankees: where would he even play? Center field is his natural spot, no doubt. But the dude just turned 35. And let’s be real, his injury history is lengthy. The Yankees would probably rather stick Cody Bellinger out there. And don’t even get me started on Aaron Judge, who’s headed towards being a full-time DH in his own late thirties. You’re telling me you’d have *two* aging sluggers, both with DH written all over them, trying to make it work? Nah. That simply wouldn’t work. Trout in pinstripes sounds cool on paper, but he’s just an imperfect fit for that team, period.
So, while we’re all pondering this hypothetical Trout-to-Yankees saga, remember there’s always other wild stuff happening in MLB. The Phillies just got a slightly worrying 65% playoff odds projection from ESPN. The Red Sox? They’re sitting at an 8.2% chance to win the World Series, which, believe it or not, is even more than what the Yankees are looking at. And then you’ve got Dodgers prospect Kendall George going under the knife for knee surgery months after that viral bat dog incident. Baseball, man. Never a dull moment.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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