When Mike Trout voiced his displeasure at the Houston Astros after they were found guilty of cheating
With the Houston Astros taking the victory for the season of 2021, some celebrated while some did not. And the latter category included Mike Trout.
Widely known as a team that is both loved and hated by MLB fans, the Astros were a dark horse that many were not cheering for due to a 2017 scandal. While some suspected the team of cheating, it wasn't until 2019 that Mike Fiers admitted their guilt.
Many were shocked and appalled by the revelation, leading to players such as Mike Trout, who is known for being mild and diplomatic, speaking out harshly against the team.
“You don’t know what helped them or what not,” he said in an interview last year. “But if you know what’s coming, it’s going to definitely help them. I don’t know if you take the trophy away or take the rings away, but they should definitely do something.”
Trout was not all that amused by the punishment received by the team, suggesting that they got off lightly. The Astros were fined $5 million and the team's managers were fired, but Trout believes the players themselves should have received some punishment as well.
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Many, other than Trout, were also disappointed by the Astros maintaining their World Series trophy. The player's statement was just one of many that resonated with fans of the sport.
After a disappointing season, what does Mike Trout have in store for Los Angeles Angels?
Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout has been selected to the All-MLB First Team for the third time. But after a poor 2021 season, many Angels fans were disappointed with Trout's performance and his acceptance into the All-MLB first team.
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Fans wanted results, and with rumors of Trout leaving the team for another, the Angels fans were especially outraged. However, rumors of him getting traded don't seem to have much substance as the Angels have already paid a whopping $426.5 million for Trout to have him for the decade.
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With Trout's injuries giving him trouble last season and his continued health issues, some fans have begun to have doubts. However, it can't be disputed that Mike Trout is one of the greatest players of his time and he has the potential to turn the tide in his favor.