Mike Trout wants to stay in center, regain top form with Angels

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Mike Trout found out the Los Angeles Angels are thinking about moving him out of center field the same way many of his fans did.

He read about it on Twitter.

"It was definitely surprising, for sure," Trout said Monday.

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The three-time AL MVP isn't really the type to get worked up about a detail that could have been perceived as disrespect by a more sensitive superstar, however.

After learning about Joe Maddon's thoughts on Sunday and then discussing it with the Angels manager on Monday morning, Trout said he isn't ready to move away from the center of the action just yet. He'll still do whatever Maddon thinks is best for the Halos as they attempt to end their 12-year playoff victory drought.

"I’ve got nine more years left on the contract, so I could see down the road possibly moving to a corner," Trout said. "A lot of good things (about it), they tell me. Obviously, corner outfield is less on your body. Just trying to keep me out there for 162 games. Just coming in, I want to play center field, obviously. We had a great conversation about it, and we’ll go from there."

FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., in this Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, file photo. Mike Trout is back in spring training with the Angels to chase his first playoff victory. The three-time AL MVP is growing weary of hearing the annual questions about when he'll finally reach that career milestone. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Trout made it clear he's not ready to