Phillies

The Angels Trolled the Phillies and This Means War

By Russ Joy

Published: Mar 19th, 2019 · 9:02 PM EDT

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You might have heard that Mike Trout is from Millville, New Jersey. He’s been known to go hunting with Carson Wentz and Zac Ertz. Bryce Harper notably went Trout fishing during his introductory press conference. As if signing noted “Philly guy” Mike Trout to an absolutely bonkers 12-year, $430 million deal wasn’t enough, the Angels chose to rub salt in the Delaware Valley’s wounds:

The press box meal tonight at the #Angels game: Cheesesteaks

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) March 19, 2019

Frauds. Phonies. They think they’re cute. They think this is a game. They think this is funny. You know what’s funny? Paying the animated corpse of Albert Pujols. You know what’s even better? Two years from now, when Trout raises a stink that he wants out after the Angels once again fail to surround him with talent. But it’s cool. Laugh now, “Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim”… wait. You still have TWO towns in your name? What’s wrong with you? I hope the media enjoys their cheesesteaks. I bet there are more people in the press box than in the stands. If you think it’s bad now, just wait.

(Obviously the Angels aren't actually trolling the Phillies. They've had the cheesesteaks a few other times this spring and certainly didn't arrange for them today. I just found it an amusing coincidence.)

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) March 19, 2019

Let them eat steak.