303 while averaging 14 home runs and 38 RBIs in the Angels' first 60 games the last seven seasons. With every game carrying large stakes, Trout is hoping to get off to another quick start.
It should have just been closed doors, going back and forth, getting it done and coming out with a deal.” “It just got way messier than what it should have been. Obviously you heard the comments from (Commissioner Rob) Manfred the other day that their whole intentions was to play 60 games," Trout said. “We signed a contract to get paid each game. Trout is scheduled to earn roughly $13.3 million of his $36M salary if he plays this year. While Trout is pleased about the protocols in place, he was not happy that negotiations between Major League Baseball and the players association about resuming the season spilled out into the public domain. I'm appealing to our guys to be as informed as they can and then arrive at their own truth. "There's so much buried information I've encouraged everyone to think for themselves. That's the one thing I have appealed to our guys," Maddon said. Maddon, in his first season with the Angels after five years with the Chicago Cubs, also said he had a good conversation with Trout last night and that he empathizes with everything he is facing. To me the person who should opt out is the person who does not want to follow the protocols." “Everyone is talking about the high risk individuals opting out. “Right now we’re all being asked to be the best version of ourselves, the best teammate you’ve ever been in your life,” Maddon said. What You'll See at the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beachįor now, the main thing that Trout and Maddon are stressing is that everyone has to be accountable for their actions. All options remain on the table, including not playing until the baby arrives.
Trout said he talks to his wife every night as they continue to figure out what is best. Trout rarely took off his mask and maintained social distancing throughout the two-hour workout at Angel Stadium. The three-time AL MVP continues to have discussions with general manager Billy Eppler and manager Joe Maddon. Coming to the field every day getting tested is huge. I think the biggest issue is keeping Jess safe, the baby safe, obviously me.
“If I test positive, I talked to doctors and they said I couldn’t see the baby for 14 days or Jess can’t see the baby for 14 days if she’s positive, we’re going to be upset. Social distance, stay inside, wear a mask and be safe." Everybody has a responsibility in this clubhouse. “This is a tough time, a tough situation everyone is in. “Honestly, I still don’t feel that comfortable," he said. The 28-year old outfielder said his mindset is to play in the virus-delayed, 60-game season, but a lot will hinge on how he feels the next couple weeks Trout and his wife, Jessica, are expecting the couple’s first child in August. The reigning American League MVP is taking every necessary precaution as he ponders whether he will be the lineup when the season begins in three weeks. Mike Trout rounded third base wearing a white N-95 mask Friday morning as he participated in the Los Angeles Angels first workout of summer camp.
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