February 27, 201412 yr http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_...1-year-contract The Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday signed star outfielder Mike Trout to a one-year contract worth $1 million, a prelude to a much bigger deal in the future. It's the largest pre-arbitration contract for a player, surpassing a record shared by Ryan Howard, who got $900,000 from the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007, and Albert Pujols, who got the same amount from the St. Louis Cardinals in '03. "It's a landmark to do a $1 million with a two-plus player,'' Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "I think it's fitting and Mike's earned that and we're glad to provide that for him.'' Trout also was pleased about the deal, saying, "It feels good." Negotiations continue between the Angels and Trout, 22, on a multiyear contract. Yahoo! Sports has reported the sides were discussing a six-year contract worth about $150 million. "I just go out there to play the game,'' he said. "If the money is where it's at, that's where it's going to be.''
February 27, 201412 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 27, 2014 -> 11:02 AM) http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_...1-year-contract Enjoy it while it lasts, Angels.
March 7, 201412 yr Author Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 37m Six makes sense: there's great optimism as Angels, Mike Trout are still talking about 6-year deal. http://cbsprt.co/1lcgLRY
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