Angels celebrity and fantasy soccer commissioner Mike Trout revealed particulars in regards to the “legendary” — and controversial — league he helped begin this previous offseason.
In an dugout interview with ESPN on Sunday evening, Trout disclosed information in regards to the league which made its debut this 12 months. The three-time MVP participated within the enjoyable however didn’t win through the league’s inaugural 12 months — the Astros’ Alex Bregman positioned first.
The league gained notoriety when Reds outfielder Tommy Pham slapped the Giants’ Joc Pederson throughout batting apply on Could 29 — all due to a GIF despatched to the league’s group chat. Pham was suspended for 3 video games for the slap.
“It’s the discuss of the city proper now,” Trout joked.
Trout added that there’s a ready listing for the league — which has a $10,000 buy-in for members — with the Los Angeles middle fielder being flooded with texts and calls about it.
After particulars in regards to the league had been uncovered, Pham ripped Trout for being the “worst commissioner in fantasy sports activities.” Trout responded, saying “each commissioner I do know all the time get booed.”
“I’ll let you know proper now, [the league is] most likely getting one other commissioner,” Trout stated Sunday. “[But] I believe we acquired one thing brewing for subsequent fantasy soccer season.”
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