Los Angeles Angels: Five important questions before the winter meetings

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Sep 17, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (left) celebrates with center fielder Mike Trout (right) after the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Right before the 2014 season started, Mike Trout and the Angels agreed to a six-year, $144.5 million extension. Trout is an Angel until the year 2020. This deal was done under former general manager Jerry Dipoto. All things considered, Trout is the poster child for the MLB.

Every team in the MLB would gladly take on Trout’s contract for the production he can offer game-by-game. However, the Angels would be absolutely insane to trade Trout right? The notion of Trout going via trade to another team like the Yankee’s or Red Sox is absurd.

Don’t think for one minute the Angels haven’t ventured down this road as a franchise. While trading Trout would be a massive blow to the fans at the Big A. The Angels could inherit plenty of young talent for the swap.

It seems cruel for the best player in the league to be on such a bad team. With three years left on his deal, the Angels have to make some forward progress to avoid Trout leaving during free agency.

What’s the plan for Mike Trout and the future?