MLB Free Agency: Best Options for Mark Trumbo
By Matt Meffe
Mark Trumbo has established himself as a bona fide power threat in his career. As we close in on the 2017 MLB season, the slugger is still on the free agent market, and there are still some teams who may need him going forward.
Since 2011, Mark Trumbo has established himself as one of baseball’s better power hitters. In 2011, Trumbo immediately made an impact for the Angels, hitting 29 home runs and finishing as a runner-up for the AL Rookie of the Year award. Trumbo has surpassed the 20 home run mark in five of six seasons, surpassing 30 home runs in three of them, and 40 home runs in one of them. His power presence has led to two All-Star appearances, as well as a Silver Slugger award. His name was also put into MVP consideration in 2016. Last season, Trumbo established new career highs in home runs, RBI, runs scored, slugging percentage and OPS. With all of this power potential, you would think Trumbo would be one of the more highly sought-after free agents.
February is approaching, and pitchers and catchers are set to report very soon. Yet Mark Trumbo is still a free agent. The Orioles appear to still have interest in re-signing him, but what other teams could also be in play as we approach Spring Training? With time running out, these teams should look to make a move as soon as possible. Trumbo possesses flexibility and power, two attributes that can benefit most teams.