Mike Trout Signs a One Year, $1M Deal With the Angels

[Jaypers]

Best mil they've ever spent.


Angels signed OF Mike Trout to a one-year, $1 million contract.
There was some controversy last offseason when the Angels renewed Trout's contract at just $20,000 over the league minimum, but the two sides reached an agreement this time around and continue to discuss a possible contract extension in the range of $150 million over six years. Now that it has been established that he's getting $1 million in 2014, the Angels could announce a contract extension and not have the AAV (average annual value) count against the luxury tax until 2015. Feb 26 - 12:02 PM

[WCTYSON]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Best mil they've ever spent.


Angels signed OF Mike Trout to a one-year, $1 million contract.
There was some controversy last offseason when the Angels renewed Trout's contract at just $20,000 over the league minimum, but the two sides reached an agreement this time around and continue to discuss a possible contract extension in the range of $150 million over six years. Now that it has been established that he's getting $1 million in 2014, the Angels could announce a contract extension and not have the AAV (average annual value) count against the luxury tax until 2015. Feb 26 - 12:02 PM

Great to see the best player in the game working with the organization that he came up with. His major deal will be advantageous for both parties. Hands down the face of MLB for the next decade.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

One step closer to being a NY Yankee if you ask me.

[Bob Loblaw]

Best. Contract. Ever.

[death2redemptions]

Originally Posted by WCTYSON

Great to see the best player in the game working with the organization that he came up with. His major deal will be advantageous for both parties. Hands down the face of MLB for the next decade.

Couldn't agree more.

[IamRalpho]

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

One step closer to being a NY Yankee if you ask me.

By getting a raise before hes arbitration eligible?

Angels are actually doing a good thing here, which should make Trout happier.

So technically, this is a step in the right direction for the Angels.

[Carrbeaz]

I bet he plays like a beast this year too..

[jumbogorilla]

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

One step closer to being a NY Yankee if you ask me.

Yeap. He deserves more.

[Melagoo]

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

One step closer to being a NY Yankee if you ask me.

... I will still like Trout even if he becomes a dreaded Yankee

[cmccart82003]

I truly believe he is the best all round player in the game...I will never understand why the MLB system does so little for players in their first 5 years or so. I know that guys like Trout got decent signing bonuses in some cases but it's beyond insanity that a guy who wins the rc of the year and finishes second in two MVP races in a row can still be paid as little as 1 million (or less) in his 3rd season. I understand HOW the systems works, I'm just saying it's crazy.

[pico04]

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

One step closer to being a NY Yankee if you ask me.

I cant say Trout wont EVER be a Yankee but I am sure it wont occur within the next 10 Years, Trout will be paid and will eclipse Arod's contract while staying in SoCal.

Im glad the kid is getting paid....This is gonna be a great year for the Angels.

[IamRalpho]

Well if Kyrie Irving came into the NBA and won MVP, he wouldnt get a raise. Same with anyone in the draft this year for the NFL.

Trout actually got a raise, something the Angels didnt have to do. Well they had to increase it, but not to a million.

[base set]

Originally Posted by cmccart82003

can still be paid as little as 1 million (or less) in his 3rd season.

I would imagine the contract extension will include a lot more millions for this year. Looks like a temporary stopgap to get him under contract for Spring Training while negotiations continue, and baseball's salary rules are worked around to maximum advantage for both sides. ?

[85GoCards]

While I see both sides of the argument, I still believe this is being mishandled by the Angels.

From the club's point of view:
Trout signed a contract when he was drafted. If he performed poorly, would he allow the club to pay him less than the contract? No. Why should the club pay him more because he does well?

From Trout's point of view:
He's obviously the best player in the game, still VERY young, and is VERY popular. Other players around the league get bigger salary bumps out of respect from their clubs when they perform well. Why doesn't the Angels organization respect him enough to give him something closer to what he's actually worth?

Unless the long term extension is worked out VERY soon, this is going to continue to build animosity between Trout and the ownership. If the situation is not rectified quickly (as a result of a monster contract extension), Trout is going to draw a line and let them know, he doesn't care what they offer, he will leave as soon as he is a free agent.

His salary last year was a slap in the face and while this is better, it's still a blatant undervaluing of Trout. I would not be at all surprised if this, combined with last year's conflicts, frustrates Trout to the point of refusing to discuss an extension.

[IamRalpho]

Originally Posted by 85GoCards

While I see both sides of the argument, I still believe this is being mishandled by the Angels.

From the club's point of view:
Trout signed a contract when he was drafted. If he performed poorly, would he allow the club to pay him less than the contract? No. Why should the club pay him more because he does well?

From Trout's point of view:
He's obviously the best player in the game, still VERY young, and is VERY popular. Other players around the league get bigger salary bumps out of respect from their clubs when they perform well. Why doesn't the Angels organization respect him enough to give him something closer to what he's actually worth?

Unless the long term extension is worked out VERY soon, this is going to continue to build animosity between Trout and the ownership. If the situation is not rectified quickly (as a result of a monster contract extension), Trout is going to draw a line and let them know, he doesn't care what they offer, he will leave as soon as he is a free agent.

How is it mishandled?

Mike Trout just got the largest pre-arb raise EVER.

Mike Trout is still under control for another 4 years by teh Angels, if they dont work out a deal today....they have some time.

Angels just gave him the biggest pre arb raise ever, pretty sure thats a sign of good will.

[WCTYSON]

Originally Posted by base set

I would imagine the contract extension will include a lot more millions for this year. Looks like a temporary stopgap to get him under contract for Spring Training while negotiations continue, and baseball's salary rules are worked around to maximum advantage for both sides. ?

This is exactly what it is. The Angels give him a bump in pay in good faith that Trout works with them on the extension. I am sure they laid out the long term plan and showed him the books on the way the Angles will make the numbers work for him and the organization down the road.

[groundsupport]

Until the Angels finish 3rd in their division again this year.

[85GoCards]

Originally Posted by IamRalpho

How is it mishandled?

Mike Trout just got the largest pre-arb raise EVER.

Mike Trout is still under control for another 4 years by teh Angels, if they dont work out a deal today....they have some time.

Angels just gave him the biggest pre arb raise ever, pretty sure thats a sign of good will.

Do you honestly think Trout believes he is only worth $1 million a year (16th highest salary on the team)?

I know the chart below does not include the data from this newest contract, but can you realistically say that the Angels have done anything to build "good will" with Trout? Sure they gave him a $500k raise, but they also just signed David Freese to $5.05 million. C'mon man!

[GreatAlbert]

Originally Posted by IamRalpho

How is it mishandled?

Mike Trout just got the largest pre-arb raise EVER.

Mike Trout is still under control for another 4 years by teh Angels, if they dont work out a deal today....they have some time.

Angels just gave him the biggest pre arb raise ever, pretty sure thats a sign of good will.

Looks like someone understands MLB salaries. I agree. People who say they are underpaying Trout aren't digging deep enough.

[lisu]

Originally Posted by 85GoCards

Do you honestly think Trout believes he is only worth $1 million a year (16th highest salary on the team)?

I know the chart below does not include the data from this newest contract, but can you realistically say that the Angels have done anything to build "good will" with Trout? Sure they gave him a $500k raise, but they also just signed David Freese to $5.05 million. C'mon man!

That's the way the system works. They could have given him a 44% raise like Buster Posey got. I think it's a show of respect and good will to give him a raise to $1 million a year because they didn't have to do it.

[holyWahoos]

850 - edit: never mind, you're arguing something else.

[85GoCards]

Originally Posted by lisu

That's the way the system works. They could have given him a 44% raise like Buster Posey got. I think it's a show of respect and good will to give him a raise to $1 million a year because they didn't have to do it.

I agree that they didn't have to bump him at all. I'm just saying it's not a show of respect to give a guy a $500k raise when he has performed well enough to be "worth" a $20-$25 million raise.

I also agree with others that if the Angels have any sense at all, they've already outlined the long term plan to Trout and will finalize a long term deal soon.

[85GoCards]

Originally Posted by holyWahoos

850 - read up on the CBA, rookie contracts, and arbitration. Your posts aren't making much sense.

I understand how the system allows the clubs to handle the contracts. I'm just saying that the Angels have almost gone out of their way to build animosity between themselves and Trout, by not giving him raises scaled to his performance. It just comes off as a cheap lack of respect and makes it appear the club does not care to reward players for exceptional performance.

I fully understand they are not required to give him any raises. I'm simply stating that if I had a franchise/face of the sport type player, I would have done much more to ensure I was making him happy.

I'm not sure you guys understand my points. I'm not saying the Angels have to pay Trout more. I'm saying they should want to pay Trout more to ensure they repair their relationship after last year's ridiculous salary move (as shown above).

[phabphour20]

Originally Posted by 85GoCards

Do you honestly think Trout believes he is only worth $1 million a year (16th highest salary on the team)?

[/IMG]

Do you think he's hurting for money or something? I'd be willing to bet you he is doing just fine... Nike and Subway (off the top of my head) are probably covering his mortgage.

[85GoCards]

Originally Posted by phabphour20

Do you think he's hurting for money or something? I'd be willing to bet you he is doing just fine... Nike and Subway (off the top of my head) are probably covering his mortgage.

That's not the point. As I've explained multiple times, the team is shooting themselves in the foot by not being more generous. They gave the 2nd lowest raise to a ROY in the last 10 years to a player that had the best rookie season in the history of the game. Do you think that screams, "We really want you to be the face of our franchise and respect/value you"?

I don't think any professional athlete these days is hurting for money (unless they're absolute morons and can manage to blow through insane amounts of money like 60% of NFL players). I'm just saying the team should have gone out of their way to make a point to show Trout how much they value him...on PRINCIPAL...not as a REQUIREMENT.

It's just bad business to make your most valuable asset a disgruntled one.