TEMPE, Ariz. — It was impossible to walk through the crowded concourse at Tempe Diablo Stadium Tuesday night without spotting multiple Mike Trout jerseys and T-shirts.
Grandmothers, Little Leaguers and Cactus League beer drinkers, it didn’t matter, they all were donning red-white-and-Trout, and buzzing about the outfielder’s historic deal with the Los Angeles Angels. According to multiple national reports, the seven-time all-star is close to finalizing a 10-year, $360-million extension that would keep him under contract over the next 12 years for $426.5. The deal will likely be finalized by the end of the week.
“Yes!” shouted Angels fan Roberta Masek as she pumped her fist.