March 20th, 2019 at 9:00 am 
by Ron Cervenka It wasn’t a matter of if but a matter of when. That when came early Tuesday afternoon when it was reported that superstar outfielder Mike Trout, the undisputed best player of his generation, had agreed to a record-setting 12-year / $430 million contract extension with the Angels of Anaheim.
The 27-year-old Vineland, New Jersey native and Angels 2009 first-round draft pick out of Millville High School in Millville, New Jersey was about to enter the fifth year of his 6-year / $144.5 million contract, for which he was to – and still will be – paid $32.25 million for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He will then receive $36 million per year for the next 10 years beginning in 2021. There are no opt-outs in the deal, which will take him through age 39.
Although there are undoubtedly fans of every major league team that were hoping – or at least wishing – that Trout would elect free agency after the 2020 season so that their respective favorite team might be the landing spot to a guy who is often referred to as “the Babe Ruth of our generation,” it’s hard to believe that any of them honestly expected that the Angels would not offer the slam dunk Hall of Famer a lucrative contract extension. And though doing so only a week before the 2019 season kicks off might seem a bit unusual, it is actually a stroke of genius by Angels owner Arte Moreno, general manager Billy Eppler and Trout’s agent Craig Landis, as it removes any doubts or uncertainties that might have been looming over the next two season.
What did Dodgers manager Dave Roberts have to say about the Mike Trout news?
“I need to give Michael [as opposed to Mike] a call and ask him for a loan,” the Dodgers skipper kidded.
Is a 12-year / $430 million contract extension insane for a baseball player? Absolutely.
…except for Mike Trout, that is.
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Is a 12-year / $430 million contract extension insane for a baseball player?
Yes, including Trout. This is the Pujols contract on steroids.
Steroids, Trout, and Pulojs should never be used in the same sentence. lol!
Good point.
If anyone is that good, its trout. i would have thought the angels, while mired in the pujols contract would be hesitant to do this. also, unlike the harper deal, this will not generate more jersey sales (almost every fan in the seats already has one)or ticket sales. maybe its time for them to redesign their jerseys AGAIN.
Great signing for the Angels, its fans, Trout, and MLB. I look forward to the day that Seager and Bellinger sign extensions that will keep them Dodgers for their careers. Buehler and Urias have the talent, but I don’t see teams guaranteeing pitchers the same number of years as position players.
Well SoCal, hello first off. Only thing to consider, and I too look forward to having Seager and Bellinger extended, but let’s not forget who their Agent is… WSS
Let’s also not forget one thing that many don’t seem to understand. The agent works for the player. No matter what the agent wants, the player is the decision maker.
If the agent always gets his way then likely JT and Kenley wouldn’t be wearing Dodger Blue now.
AMEN! Although I think Scott Boras will not agree.
I’m amazed that so many players at least allow the impression that their agents call all the shots.
Personally, if I was in that situation with an agent that wanted to make all the decisions we’d probably hold our personal meetings in Gold’s Gym.
If the Dodgers let Seager or Bellinger leave through free agency or trade I will be EXTREMELY agitated with this front office. Watching that Realmuto negotiation during the off season and hearing the Marlins were asking for Bellinger in return, I was worried. The fact that Friedman would not give them Bellinger made me VERY happy.