MLB: Mike Trout Gettin' Paaiiidddddd

[Tre4ISU]

Yeah, Albert Pujols wanted a deal from the Cardinals in 2012 at the height of his career/popularity as well. They didn't do it and the Angels did. That deal has worked out awesome for the Angels...

Pujols was 5 years older.

 

[CTTB78]

Therefore they are worth it.

At least one owner thinks that.

 

[NickTheGreat]

I would be really interested in a lesson about sports economics. Some of these contract numbers are so bonkers that I can't see how it is even close to being profitable for the teams.

 

[coyoteclone]

Problem with paying an every day player this kind of money is you can avoid him in clutch situations...play 4 outfilders and never throw a strike. On the other hand, hard to avoid good pitching.

 

[cyfanatic13]

I agree, winning consistently revolves around a strong farm system. Build around your homegrown guys then supplement with key trades (using your other prospects) as needed. That's typically a good recipe for success. But you and I probably won't see another Trout in our lifetimes. A smart bet would be that we definitely won't...
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23800260/how-mike-trout-stacks-mlb-greats-first-1000-games
He isn't the same player as ANYONE that has ever been the centerpiece in one these mega-deals. If you're into WAR as a stat, his laughs in the face of literally everyone else's to ever play the game. Like you said, you don't not do this if you're the Angels.
I think the Angels will be fine. Will they win a WS? Who knows. That's hard to do for everyone. And I 100% agree that they can't win with just Trout. Baseball isn't the NBA where you can have Lebron carry your entire team to a ring (lol Lakers... what are you doing?!). You've got to have good arms in the rotation and in the bullpen, you have to be good defensively, and you have to have more than one or two guys who produce runs. And you also need some luck and a hot streak in October. Only time will tell for the Angels.

I did check what they have for prospects on the farm... it isn't Padres or Braves caliber but those two are on a completely different level right now. They do have one of the best prospects in baseball in a 19 y.o. outfielder and a couple more top 100 guys. Definitely in the lower half of the league though. Be interesting to see what they do.

I don't think anyone who thinks is a bad deal understand this. He's not just a star/superstar. He is legitimately one of, if not the best player of. all. time. You give once in a lifetime players whatever they want and don't think twice

 

[shagcarpetjesus]

I would be really interested in a lesson about sports economics. Some of these contract numbers are so bonkers that I can't see how it is even close to being profitable for the teams.

In 2011, the Angels signed a 20 year, $3 billion TV deal with Fox Sports. That's roughly $150 million per year in TV revenue. Just TV revenue. That's not counting ticket sales, merchandise, other game day revenue, or other sponsorship deals. I don't think the Angels are hurting for cash.

https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los...20-years-albert-pujols-c-j-wilson-arte-moreno

 

[CTTB78]

In 2011, the Angels signed a 20 year, $3 billion TV deal with Fox Sports. That's roughly $150 million per year in TV revenue. Just TV revenue. I don't think the Angels are hurting for cash.
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/12/8/2622757/los-angeles-
angels-tv-deal-3-billion-20-years-albert-pujols-c-j-wilson-arte-moreno

Now their fans would just like to see it translate into post season wins, which have been pretty sparse in the last seven years.

 

[nfrine]

Wait......he could have had a college scholarship for free and didn't go..... (jimlad)

Just a reminder how sometimes it seems baseball is immune to the narratives we apply to (usually) black males in other sports.

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