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Red Sox hire scout who landed Mike Trout for Angels - The Boston Globe
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Mike Trout: How his career stacks up on his 28th birthday
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Bryce Harper makes recruiting pitch to Mike Trout, and the Angels are not happy - The Washington Post
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These go to eleven - AZ Snake Pit
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Baseball's dilemma: Mike Trout is MLB's ultimate all-star, and yet he is not a star - The Washington Post
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Mike Trout contract: Angels star is the right guy for the biggest deal
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Mike Trout at 26: Six facts that put his career arc into perspective
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Scioscia: Trout being more selective with SBs
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Mike Trout - Wikipedia
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Stark: The Useless Info Dept., How Young Is Mike Trout Edition - The Athletic
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Aaron Judge - Wikipedia
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Mike Trout is officially the best player in Angels history, and he's only 26