“This is not the Mike Trout show” - When Albert Pujols shot down claims of being overshadowed by Angels teammate with a snarky response

MLB legend Albert Pujols was playing for the LA Angels alongside another rising player named Mike Trout in 2015. Trout was taking the league by storm, and there was speculation that Pujols might be feeling overshadowed.

In 2012, after having a successful career with the St. Cardinals, Pujols signed a huge deal with the LA Angels. Trout was the AL Rookie of the Year that season.

When Trout debuted in the MLB in 2011, he was a top prospect because of his all-around skill, which included excellent hitting, baserunning and fielding. He was the AL MVP in 2014, 2016 and 2019.

After the Angels notched their fifth victory of the 2015 season against the Tampa Bay Rays, Pujols was asked how much he enjoyed watching Trout play, to which he gave a witty response.

“I have fun watching all 25 guys on this ballclub," Pujols said. "This is not the Mike Trout show. This is the Angels' organization, 25 guys, and our mission is to try to win. Having Mike over the last four years here, it's awesome, it's fun.”

Despite this comment by Pujols, the two great players got along together.

“He's probably one of the best players in the game, the way he approaches the game, the way that he goes at it, Pujols said. "He's always asking questions.

“Blessed to have the opportunity to play on his side.”

Mike Trout determined to win with LA Angels amid ongoing trade speculations

Mike Trout is aware of the trade rumors that surround him. Many fans and analysts believe that the 11x All-Star should try to ask for a trade and land on a winning team after his 13 title-less years with the Angels. No one has really seen Trout's potential in the post-season, as he's only been there in October just once. However, that isn't any point of concern for the slugger. Talking about his urge to win with Angels, he said:

"It fuels me more. The overall satisfaction, when we do win here, it will be greater than if I did go somewhere else. So when I hear, ‘Trout needs to get traded,’ or, ‘He’s happy to be there,’ they can say whatever they want. I’ve got one thing on my mind. That’s trying to win here.”

The 32-year-old OF isn't currently looking for a trade move away from the team and wants to return to his MVP form to better the situation. However, he has also hinted that there might be a time when he does think a trade might be interesting but has insisted that it isn't now.