Are you nervously holding your Trouts?

speedyjg13 · 02-25-2019, 02:45 PM

Talking to some collectors, seems like they are nervously holding on to their Trout cards waiting to see if he goes to the east coast or stay in Anaheim.

Seems like if he stays in Anaheim, they will sell since chances of playoff success is dim with the Halos. This would be when his cards drop in value.

If he goes to the east coast, they hold hoping for multiple playoff appearances = increased value of cards.

I'm an Angels fan, so I'm holding onto my Trout's and hope he remains a Halo for the rest of his career.

What angle you guys playing with your Trout cards?

Cubsfanp · 02-25-2019, 02:47 PM

Trout cards have gotten to the current level without his postseason participation.

If he makes it, and does well, they could increase. However, i don't see it playing a big factor if he does not.

Ray27Ray52 · 02-25-2019, 02:51 PM

This is weird. There is one player and one player only that people shouldn't worry about holding and that's Mike Trout. He is building the best all time great resume since Albert Pujols. West Coast, East Coast, Ivory Coast, Coast Guard it doesn't matter.

anusinha · 02-25-2019, 02:51 PM

Not like the phillies are any closer to the playoffs

ThoseBackPages · 02-25-2019, 02:52 PM

were you talking to collectors, or investors?

awz50 · 02-25-2019, 02:53 PM

People should worry about him getting a major injury more

KnicksLife · 02-25-2019, 02:54 PM

I am not holding ... because I don't have any lol
If he comes to Yankees, I might add some, but the price at that time might be way out of my reach

speedyjg13 · 02-25-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

were you talking to collectors, or investors?

Investors...collectors will obviously hold

mlbexpert · 02-25-2019, 03:04 PM

Nope. I'm a collector. Not an investor.
Happy to have a Trout collection and will continue to hold.

MoreToppsPlease · 02-25-2019, 03:07 PM

I’d like to see him stay a Halo for his entire career, and I’m not even an Angels fan. I just think it would be best for baseball and baseball cards.

scurvey90 · 02-25-2019, 03:12 PM

Unloaded mine. I think I made out ok.

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=699489

Halonut · 02-25-2019, 03:12 PM

I don't think Trouts value is tied into anything other than the historic start to his career. Baseball fans and collectors don't get caught up in rings. Plenty of huge talents never won a championship. I am just waiting to see what Harper signs for so hopefully the Halos can get the ball rolling on an extension. If Trout leaves, it won't be because of $$$, it won't be because of the Angels' W-L record, it will simply be because he wants to go back to the east coast.

AnthonyCorona · 02-25-2019, 03:13 PM

I’m wondering how long the Angels wait to try to lock him up forever or trade him. You cannot get his value back but u can wipe out an entire system and start all over. They’re not in an easy division because I cannot see the Stros just stopping anytime soon and they probably won’t sniff a WC spot.

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Turd Ferguson · 02-25-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mlbexpert

Nope. I'm a collector. Not an investor.
Happy to have a Trout collection and will continue to hold.

Same. Very minimal collection here but holding unless something serious necessitates selling. I'm appreciative of his talent and hope to make it to Cincy or Cleveland when the Angels visit.

Halonut · 02-25-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyCorona

I’m wondering how long the Angels wait to try to lock him up forever or trade him. You cannot get his value back but u can wipe out an entire system and start all over. They’re not in an easy division because I cannot see the Stros just stopping anytime soon and they probably won’t sniff a WC spot.

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The Astros are eventually going to have to pony up some big cash to keep that team together. If I am not mistaken only Altuve is locked up long term.

Ray27Ray52 · 02-25-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyCorona

I’m wondering how long the Angels wait to try to lock him up forever or trade him. You cannot get his value back but u can wipe out an entire system and start all over. They’re not in an easy division because I cannot see the Stros just stopping anytime soon and they probably won’t sniff a WC spot.

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There's always hope for expansion which would necessitate divisional realignments.

AnthonyCorona · 02-25-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Halonut

The Astros are eventually going to have to pony up some big cash to keep that team together. If I am not mistaken only Altuve is locked up long term.

I just meant until Trout’s contract is up. I think it’s 2 more years right?

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teosdesserts · 02-25-2019, 03:22 PM

I like his long term value better if he is an Angel for life, regardless of the postseason..

Halonut · 02-25-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyCorona

I just meant until Trout’s contract is up. I think it’s 2 more years right?

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Yup, 2021. Eppler has done an excellent job with the draft and they have begun to be more active internationally. I'd have to think that Eppler has had some serious conversations with Trout in regards to the long term direction of the franchise. As a result, the next 2 years aren't what he should be concerned with, it's 2021-2030.

Peties Army · 02-25-2019, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray27Ray52

This is weird. There is one player and one player only that people shouldn't worry about holding and that's Mike Trout. He is building the best all time great resume since Albert Pujols. West Coast, East Coast, Ivory Coast, Coast Guard it doesn't matter.

This!

If people are nervous about holding on to trouts, I wonder how those Lindor investors are feeling?

rman112 · 02-25-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Peties Army

This!

If people are nervous about holding on to trouts, I wonder how those Lindor investors are feeling?

The fact that your eBay link doesn't go to an account bugs me.

AnthonyCorona · 02-25-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Halonut

Yup, 2021. Eppler has done an excellent job with the draft and they have begun to be more active internationally. I'd have to think that Eppler has had some serious conversations with Trout in regards to the long term direction of the franchise. As a result, the next 2 years aren't what he should be concerned with, it's 2021-2030.

I just think it’s risky, you let him go to free agency and if you don’t get him you’re done and get nothing for him. Again, you can trade for another trout but you can have any prospects you want him you can’t sign him long term. I’m Not an Angels fan so I have no dog in the fight

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pdxprospect · 02-25-2019, 03:28 PM

Easy hold.
A once-in-a-generation player.
Will not matter which team(s) in the end.

Only nervous about they Angels Trout Jersey I bought a few months ago.
Had not bought a jersey since '94, so kind of a big step...

Halonut · 02-25-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyCorona

I just think it’s risky, you let him go to free agency and if you don’t get him you’re done and get nothing for him. Again, you can trade for another trout but you can have any prospects you want him you can’t sign him long term. I’m Not an Angels fan so I have no dog in the fight

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I don't think it will come to that. If they can't lock him up by this winter, that means he's set on moving on. If that is the case, they will probably look into moving him at that point.

AnthonyCorona · 02-25-2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Halonut

I don't think it will come to that. If they can't lock him up by this winter, that means he's set on moving on. If that is the case, they will probably look into moving him at that point.

Be cool if they can get him for 10 years. I’m interested to see what him and Adell could do together

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02-25-2019, 02:45 PM	#1
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,268	Are you nervously holding your Trouts? Talking to some collectors, seems like they are nervously holding on to their Trout cards waiting to see if he goes to the east coast or stay in Anaheim. Seems like if he stays in Anaheim, they will sell since chances of playoff success is dim with the Halos. This would be when his cards drop in value. If he goes to the east coast, they hold hoping for multiple playoff appearances = increased value of cards. I'm an Angels fan, so I'm holding onto my Trout's and hope he remains a Halo for the rest of his career. What angle you guys playing with your Trout cards?

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Cubsfanp Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,095 wrigleyville2007 Cubsfanp	Trout cards have gotten to the current level without his postseason participation. If he makes it, and does well, they could increase. However, i don't see it playing a big factor if he does not. __________________ That. Just. Happened.

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Ray27Ray52 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 22,676	This is weird. There is one player and one player only that people shouldn't worry about holding and that's Mike Trout. He is building the best all time great resume since Albert Pujols. West Coast, East Coast, Ivory Coast, Coast Guard it doesn't matter.

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anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,761	Not like the phillies are any closer to the playoffs

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mlbexpert Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2,245	Nope. I'm a collector. Not an investor. Happy to have a Trout collection and will continue to hold.

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MoreToppsPlease Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 8,676	Are you nervously holding your Trouts? I’d like to see him stay a Halo for his entire career, and I’m not even an Angels fan. I just think it would be best for baseball and baseball cards. __________________ IRS Tax Tip 2022-57 A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit.

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scurvey90 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Middle of the Bluegrass Posts: 1,644 scurvey90	Unloaded mine. I think I made out ok. https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=699489

02-25-2019, 03:12 PM	#12
Halonut Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,907 gohalos!!!	I don't think Trouts value is tied into anything other than the historic start to his career. Baseball fans and collectors don't get caught up in rings. Plenty of huge talents never won a championship. I am just waiting to see what Harper signs for so hopefully the Halos can get the ball rolling on an extension. If Trout leaves, it won't be because of $$$, it won't be because of the Angels' W-L record, it will simply be because he wants to go back to the east coast.

02-25-2019, 03:13 PM	#13
AnthonyCorona Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 11,477 bwoodcollector	I’m wondering how long the Angels wait to try to lock him up forever or trade him. You cannot get his value back but u can wipe out an entire system and start all over. They’re not in an easy division because I cannot see the Stros just stopping anytime soon and they probably won’t sniff a WC spot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Julio better

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teosdesserts Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,642 eosdesserts teosdesserts	I like his long term value better if he is an Angel for life, regardless of the postseason.. __________________ Nick Markakis super fan, former Supercollector

02-25-2019, 03:28 PM	#23
pdxprospect Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: PDX Posts: 2,456 pdxprospect	Easy hold. A once-in-a-generation player. Will not matter which team(s) in the end. Only nervous about they Angels Trout Jersey I bought a few months ago. Had not bought a jersey since '94, so kind of a big step... __________________ A small time collector and investor in the great PDX.