© 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. The 27-year-old has high hopes of his time in Los Angeles, telling reporters he's aiming to win his second World Series title. The thing is, if you're Ramirez, why would you want to stay with Cleveland? How The Dodgers Are Uniquely Poised To Trade For Mike Trout The Dodgers can sweeten the pot, certainly, and are uniquely in position to do so. Adjusted for the zero gravity of Coors Field, and he's still been 22 percent better than the league average at the plate those three years. Pederson still goes to Anaheim in such a trade, and perhaps Scott Van Slyke to play first for a time in Pujols' stead. ... Should the Reds trade for Mike Trout? "The biggest thing is getting to the playoffs. Angels center fielder Mike Trout celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Dodgers. The mother of all "I'd understand if he requested a trade" players. The AL West is winnable, and that's Anaheim's plan? MLB All-Star Game 2019 starters: Cody Bellinger, Mike Trout lead list "Maybe one year I'll say to myself, 'Hey, let's do it,'" Trout said ( per ESPN ). Unquestionably if you have the choice to either trade away or trade for Mike Trout you need to trade for Trout. Of course the team needs starting pitchers (plural), a left fielder, and they'd require a replacement for Trout to play center should he be dealt. He's the only player in this post who would help his team by requesting a trade. He'll be a free agent in the fall. Andujar is young enough and talented enough (and under control long enough) that more than a few teams around baseball would have trade interest, especially if they could get him for pennies on the dollar. But it's not what you're thinking, however. He wanted to move on. The Rockies had the seventh-worst winning percentage in baseball from 2019-20 and they didn't figure to be any good in 2021 even with Arenado. These are fine pieces from prominent publications, and the first two are written seriously. Why stop there? Rarely do you see any two without the third in a trade scenario, and sometimes the three represent a mere starting point, as if Los Angeles would be expected to sweeten the pot. Yikes. The only ring Moreno's experienced is the one around the clubhouse hot tub, which is still stained from all the hours Josh Hamilton spent soaking his limbs in there after ball games. But it’s not what you’re thinking, however. That's just the mind-set. Cleveland has such good pitching and just enough offense that FanGraphs projections have the team within striking distance of an AL wild card spot. In 2021? We all know the Twins have lost a record 18 straight postseason games, but did you know Cleveland has lost eight straight postseason games and 11 of its last 13 postseason games? No one ever said these deals were cheap. He turned only 28 in November, and he's put up a .292/.355/.554 batting line while playing in 361 of 384 possible games since 2018. Unclear. But Eppler doesn't mind the till. First, let’s take a moment to appreciate how long we’ve been able to use Trout as the crown jewel of dynasty assets. Clayton Kershaw offers some advice on how to pitch to Mike Trout after giving up a homer to the Angels slugger on Friday. A name that comes up more and more in trade talks recently is Mike Trout, playing on a bad Los Angeles Angels team without very little young talent and problems all over. Urshela is a superior defender and has hit .310/.358/.523 the last two years, and he is under team control through 2023, so he's not going anywhere. Los Angeles Dodgers. And, similar to Arenado, Trout has every right to be underwhelmed by the club's efforts to build a contender around him. The Orioles could use a little of everything. I'm also just fine with Joc Pederson in L.A. for years to come -- and that's actual Los Angeles, not Anaheim! FanGraphs projections have them as a bottom-two team at every position except right field (Charlie Blackmon), shortstop (Trevor Story), and the rotation (sixth worst). He's crazy valuable. Here's the problem for the Rockies: Story is a year away from free agency and why in the world would he want to sign a long-term extension after having a front row seat for the Arenado fiasco? He is not a generational player, he is a once-in-a-lifetime player, and his team has been unable to build a contender around him. (The Braves are an oh so obvious trade partner.). His plus-45 defensive runs saved since 2016 are third most among all shortstops, trailing only Andrelton Simmons (plus-93) and Nick Ahmed (plus-71). "It's clear that it's highly beneficial for baseball teams to control high quality assets for as long as possible.". Andujar is all the way back from shoulder surgery and wants to play every day, and show everyone he's back to where he was in 2018. For the Dodgers, whenever a blockbuster trade rumor has gotten traction over the last 18 months or so, the players expected to be exiting are Corey Seager, Joc Pederson and Julio Urias. We're saying that if they did request a trade, we'd understand. I'm a Los Angeles-based news and sports writer with a focus on baseball. © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. They already pulled the Arenado band-aid off, right? The point is, if you want Mike Trout, you might need to throw in a little creativity with those much-desired prospects. New Twins starter Kenta Maeda posted a video on YouTube in which he says that he asked the Dodgers for a trade ... Mike Trout, others react to controversial call in Braves-Phillies game. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society BrandVoice, Jake Paul Vs. 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Point is, the Angels have not been to the postseason in seven years and have not had a winning record in six years, and their offseason to date has been decidedly meh. And one Albert passing through town. We can talk trade chips till we're Dodger Blue in the face, but Albert's owed money changes the equation entirely. They're going to be bad with or without him in 2021, and you don't want to lose him for nothing (nothing but a dinky compensation draft pick, I should say) as a free agent next offseason. There's already buzz about Mike Trout possibly joining Bryce Harper in 2021. Founding Director, Internet Baseball Writers Association of America (IBWAA). The majority of the scuttlebutt focuses on the Dodgers, Red Sox, Rangers, and (gulp) Cubs as possible trade partners because each of those teams has both high-end talent and depth. Ditto with Adam Lind in Seattle. Now, a Trout trade between the two L.A. teams would take significant nerve and patience on both sides to pull off, but the Angels could certainly deepen their roster and reload with an eye toward the 2018 free-agent class, … They've done it before, most famously swallowing $262 million's worth of Red Sox payroll in 2012, primarily because they wanted Adrian Gonzalez to play first base at Chavez Ravine for the next five years. Dodgers The Dodgers have put a premium on acquiring top young players through the Draft and internationally, and they have the depth necessary to make a deal for Trout. First and foremost, Trout has a full no-trade clause, so he is in complete control of his situation. Wouldn't a Pujols return to the Cards be something, especially at bargain basement prices? By Mike Trout standards he is off to a slow start, but that’s a result of just how good he has been in his short career. They've traded away everyone from Lindor to Mike Clevinger to Corey Kluber to Shin-Soo Choo to Cliff Lee to CC Sabathia to Bartolo Colon to Roberto Alomar. "It was Nolan's choice. Also, the Dodgers … Bridich's public statements only added fuel to the fire. Now Andujar is a player without a position and without a defined role. He is no longer represented by Cabrera, who made all those angry comments in September. A carload of the Blue and a truck-full of green. Cahill, Harvey, and Teheran all actively hurt the team, and Quintana and Cobb are the kind of moves that would have been great in 2014. Trevor Story, Rockies. SB15. Cabrera played all the hits. Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger and Angels outfielder Mike Trout were named the Most Valuable Players of their respective leagues, … Trading him now would be the best thing for Story and the Rockies. But it's not what you're thinking, however. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. "I'll have your prospects too, thank you very much, but show me the money.". Nearly all the clubs that needed a shortstop this offseason have already added a shortstop, though Story is so good that I reckon more than a few teams would happily bring him aboard and figure out how the pieces fit later. Earlier this month, the Colorado Rockies finalized their trade sending franchise icon Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in what amounts to a salary dump. Yes, the Angels major league roster is sub-par and needs patching. ... even though they should. The only question was when the Rockies would trade him, not if. So far, the indication from the Colorado Rockies is that they're not willing to discuss shortstop Trevor Story in any trade proposals. of A. general manager Billy Eppler will extend his fishing net wide, hoping for an accommodating counterpart to plop those guppies down. View Profile. For the last seven years, the future Hall of Famer — and likely the greatest to ever play the game — has averaged .308/.422/.587. HR11. Yankees' Miguel Andujar has hired The MAS+ Agency. Contenders or postseason bubble teams like the Athletics, Blue Jays, Brewers, Giants, and Marlins could all make room for Story. This isn’t about trading Seager, Pederson, Urias and a bunch of Great Lakes Loons for one Mike Trout – and it hasn’t been suggested elsewhere. To be clear, we're not saying these players should request a trade. Dodgers News | Rumors: Mike Trout As A Trade Target, Kiss Cam’s Director And More ... Dodgers' Turner still feels 'void' from WS final out. News : Mike Trout did not play during Sunday's 5-0 loss against the Dodgers to conclude the Angels season. The Astros won't have George Springer or Justin Verlander in 2021, and the A's have taken a step back. He just felt it was time for him to try something else out," Rockies chairman Dick Monfort told reporters following the trade. Winning with Ramirez is doable, but, with the club slashing payroll and the next Lindor not walking through the door anytime soon, I wouldn't blame Ramirez for wanting to play for a team with a better chance to go to the World Series and, frankly, a deeper commitment to winning. Well, team president Chris Antonetti is already recycling the old "we expect him to be with us on Opening Day" line with Jose Ramirez, except he's mixing up the positions. Maybe MLB should make the trade request on Trout's behalf, for the good of the game. ", "I think any person who's involved in the business of baseball understands that there's a large charade that has continued to be played when it comes to controlling assets, meaning players that are young, and productive," Cabrera said. MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 2: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim rounds the bases after... [+] hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 2, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. I’m used to saying the last one.”. And while passing Reggie Jackson is impressive, Trout won't play in the postseason. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images). You guys see it. Does the agent change indicate Andujar would like to remain with the Yankees? It should scare Trout too. General rule of thumb though: Orioles castoffs won't solve your pitching problems, yet the Angels went back to that well with Cobb. No, really. ... the homegrown Rhys Hoskins and a pair of dangerous trade ... Trout is not Harper. Mike Trout signed a 12 year / $426,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including a $20,000,000 signing bonus, $426,500,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $35,541,667. at CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Sure, put $300 million in front of him and he might change his mind. It would be in the game's best interests to get Trout into the postseason every single year. Zach Wheeler – San Francisco Giants. If Trout is growing frustrated with the team (how could he not?) I also narrowed my search to players from … And, truth be told, Story requesting a trade would be beneficial for him and the Rockies. Absent that, it's hard to think Story is eager to sign with Colorado long-term. That rules out the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros and … section: | slug: four-mlb-players-who-could-request-a-trade-including-mike-trout-and-a-forgotten-yankees-player | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Reunites with Francis Marquez, who repped the young hitter in 2017 and 2018. To be fair, the Rockies never gave Arenado an Anthony Rendon, but I refer you back to that list of pitchers the Angels acquired the last few winters. Mike Trout continues to move up the ranks of the all-time greats. Ramirez turned only 28 in September and he's owed $33 million through 2023, assuming his two club options are picked up. It's true. Chris Antonetti, on any chance the team might trade José Ramírez: “I have every expectation that José will be our starting shortstop on Opening Day.”Shortstop?“I misspoke. The trade market for the best player on the planet may not be as robust as you'd expect. The son of Brooklyn parents, I was born in what is now the Scientology Building on Sunset Blvd., a Puig’s-throw from Dodger Stadium. It's ugly. The Dodgers can sweeten the pot, certainly, and are uniquely in position to do so. The Dodgers don't need Mike Trout. The line for suitors forms here, with every writer and his brother putting forth a list of trade possibilities. Arenado, who signed an eight-year extension worth $260 million in February 2019, had grown frustrated with the team's efforts (or lack thereof) to build a contender around him. The Rockies could use a third baseman to kick off the post-Arenado era, for example. I want to get to the playoffs. Writing credits include Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Westways, Guardian, Orange County…. R41. The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up has been mentioned as a trade candidate since his days as a prospect, yet the Yankees have held on to him. Last year Andujar went back and forth between MLB and the alternate site, and his agent was none too pleased. Colorado received five players, none of them cornerstone types, but they did unload approximately $150 million in future salary obligation. The deal tops the previous extension record of $360 million signed by Mike Trout and includes a record $65 million signing bonus. 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