But how does the reported 12-year, $426 million agreement between Mike Trout and the LA Angels compare to some of the deals other stars have received this offseason? It goes without saying that Mike Trout is the best play among any free agent stars, but did the Angels get the best deal?
Short answer? Yes, and it wasn’t necessarily close.
The other stars we’re going to be looking at are the three obvious choices. First is Manny Machado, who signed with the San Diego Padres for a ten-year $300 million deal. Then Bryce “The Tamperer” Harper, who agreed to spend the rest of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies on a 13-year, $330 million deal.