[zeprock]

It will be interesting to see if those recently increased values on his 2011 cards drop back down now that he'll be out of commission.

Trout's a great ballplayer but I have to think that this injury is going to affect him even after he comes back. It's one thing for the body to heal but another for the psyche to heal. He may be wary of re-hurting it and that will affect his game. I only say that because I saw Nomar Garciaparra go through that with his wrist. It healed but he was never the same player and what looked to be a great start to a Hall of Fame career was derailed. I hope Trout can put it all behind him and pick up where he left off but you really never know. "Hope" is not a plan.

[azicet]

Griffey also had a shortened season due to injury when he turned 25, then followed it up by having 4 consecutive monster seasons. Trout will be fine.

It will be interesting to see if those recently increased values on his 2011 cards drop back down now that he'll be out of commission.

Trout's a great ballplayer but I have to think that this injury is going to affect him even after he comes back. It's one thing for the body to heal but another for the psyche to heal. He may be wary of re-hurting it and that will affect his game. I only say that because I saw Nomar Garciaparra go through that with his wrist. It healed but he was never the same player and what looked to be a great start to a Hall of Fame career was derailed. I hope Trout can put it all behind him and pick up where he left off but you really never know. "Hope" is not a plan.

[ryane007]

Griffey also had a shortened season due to injury when he turned 25, then followed it up by having 4 consecutive monster seasons. Trout will be fine.

I'm with you, not overly worried. Griffey was injured a lot during his career and still ended up as an all timer.

I don't think his BVs will drop due to this. His stuff is still selling for ridiculous amounts on eBay even after the injury.

[DrMitchJ]

Griffey also had a shortened season due to injury when he turned 25, then followed it up by having 4 consecutive monster seasons. Trout will be fine.

Agreed. Trout has a great disposition and will persevere ... Giancarlo Stanton had that horrible facial fx and he's not bailing anytime someone throws high and tight. Certain people 'have the right stuff'
Looking back, Mantle had his fair share of injured shortened seasons. Overcoming adversity is what turns an average person into a heroic figure. Sure, certain injuries at the latter end of a career can be more daunting, but Trout is young and has no reason to rush back. The Angels aren't going postseason this year. sorry Angels fans.

[flamethrower]

... The Angels aren't going postseason this year. sorry Angels fans.

Tell me about it, ugh! At least its cheap to go watch a game! I just hope he sticks around...

[ryane007]

Tell me about it, ugh! At least its cheap to go watch a game! I just hope he sticks around...

He won't unless they get more talent around him. Kid is too good not to get a chance at a ring.