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MLB trade rumors: 5 destinations for Mike Trout

By Joshua Sadlock

Apr 17, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) during the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) during the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 14, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter throws out the ceremonial first pitch after a pre-game ceremony retiring his number 2 in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium before taking on the Houston Astros. Mandatory Credit: Kathy Willens/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter throws out the ceremonial first pitch after a pre-game ceremony retiring his number 2 in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium before taking on the Houston Astros. Mandatory Credit: Kathy Willens/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports /

4. Miami Marlins

Want to really put your speculation hat on? Try the Marlins on for size. If wanna-be MLB owner Derek Jeter gets his wishes, he could give Trout the chance to partner with his boyhood idol to chase World Series titles. How could Trout turn that down?

Jeter is still far from a lock to secure ownership of the Marlins along with Jeb Bush, but if his group’s bid wins out, the Marlins could become a much different organization. Current owner Jeffrey Loria has been more concerned about the bottom line and filling his stadium with avant garde works of “art” (or ugly home run sculptures). New owners would be looking to make a major splash in a market that seems like it would go crazy for baseball if given a consistent winner.

The biggest problem for the Marlins would be putting together a package that would interest the Angels. Could they build a trade around superstar Giancarlo Stanton? After eight years in the big leagues, there should be legitimate doubts about Stanton’s ability to carry a ballclub. He may be better off as the second-best player on a team. Stanton is a Los Angeles native, and might welcome a return back to California. His 13-year contract runs through 2027, which would give the Angels plenty of time to build a contender around him.

Stanton for Trout, straight up, is not quite enough to get the trade done. The Marlins do not have a deep farm system. All-Star Marcell Ozuna has come on strong the past two years, but would the Marlins be willing to part with two MLB stars to acquire Trout? Stanton, Ozuna, and one of the team’s top two pitching prospects might be enough to deliver Trout to Miami.

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