Did you catch this during the All Star break?
Quote:
Angels star Mike Trout “has made decisions on what he wants to do and doesn’t want to do, how he wants to spend his free time. I think we could help make his brand very big. But he has a decision to engage. It takes time and effort.
-MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
Trout is known for largely avoiding the media spotlight. LA is not a sports town. This seems to suit his personality and Trout might even feel the lack of attention helps his performance in some way.
New York, Philly and Boston are the epitome of rabid sports towns. Exactly the opposite of the apathetic Los Angeles fans.
I rather doubt you have a shot with Trout. He loves Philly but not as a potential work environment.
You might get a very close second in battle tested, playoff tested Mookie Betts.
Trout’s only playoff experience was 2014 and he was .083 for 12 appearances. He might be another Kershaw under the bright lights. We don’t know really but it has to be a concern.