Mike Trout addresses whether he's ready to leave Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have not had a competitive team in years, and many have wondered if Mike Trout will eventually request a trade so he can play for a contender. That is not going to happen now, but the three-time AL MVP is not ruling it out entirely.

Trout spoke with reporters on Monday about the current state of the Angels. He said he views asking for a trade as “the easy way out” but admitted there “might be a time” down the road when he will consider it.

“I think the biggest thing right now is taking the easy way out is just to ask for a trade. There might be a time, maybe. I really haven’t thought about this,” Trout said. “But when I signed that contract, I’m loyal. I want to win a championship here. The overall picture of winning a championship or getting to the playoffs here is bigger satisfaction than bailing out and just taking the easy way out. So, I think that’s been my mindset. Maybe down the road, if some things change, but that’s been my mindset ever since the trade speculation came up.”