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Mike Trout Rumors: MLB Exec Says Angels Would Have to Eat Most of Contract in Trade

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout might be a surefire Hall of Famer and one of the greatest living baseball players, but teams would put his reputation aside if they were to acquire the three-time American League MVP, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum and Andy McCullough.

"Given the age, injury history and financial commitment, one executive said the Angels would have to eat more than half the money just to bring a potential partner to the table," Blum and McCullough reported. "Asked how difficult it would be to move Trout, another rival executive said, 'Incredibly.