He could go from "best player of my lifetime" to "remember a guy" status really quick. All those people spending $500 on an ungraded Trout 2011 rookie might be regretting their purchase in a few years.
No mention of Daniel Gossett's start over the weekend?
Player of the Day: When a pitcher carries a no-hitter through eight innings, they're an easy choice for player of the day. Daniel Gossett retired the first 10 hitters he faced, then after a walk, set down 14 consecutive IronPigs before he was done in by a single to lead off the final inning. It was a tremendous outing for the 28-year-old, as it was the first time he pitched even into the eighth inning this season. The Clemson product missed 2019 and had a solid return to baseball in 2021, pitching to a 4.22 ERA across 98 innings.
I know he's really in the post-prospect stage of his career, but near no hitters should always get a mention. He missed 2 seasons due to injury and COVID. Maybe he gets another shot on the taxi squad?
Trout was having a tremendous season before that.
190 WRC+, 2.3 fWAR, 1090 OPS
And he's still only 29 somehow. Missing out on about 200 games of his prime will be interesting for his career numbers.
Also, the argument that a manager needs to win the MOY because James Paxton got injured is hilarious. I guess every manager that James Paxton has played with should have one of those in his closet.
SEA can have the MOY as a consolation prize for another year where they miss the playoffs. An award like that is their version of the World Series. They may even put a banner up for it.
This is an open poll. I believe everyone can click on the numbers above and see the results.
90-94
Maxbialystock, Swiharts Ghost
87-89
Kimmi
84-86
moonslav59, mvp 78
80-83
Bellhorn04, Elktonnick, harmony, oldtimer
75-79
5GoldGloves:OF,75, a700hitter, Noles_1335
Don't pat yourself on the back too hard there old man. I only started the game thread on Friday because even you were down in the dumps and being poopy.
TBD vs Gray
Cora is still working on who will go later today.
Gray is a good prospect but very beatable.
Will Cora dare to through that Wednesday night beer league softball OF out there again?!?