Touch 'Em All: Trout's added pounds are not a concern, Angels skipper says

Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout, the 2012 American League rookie of the year and runner-up to Miguel Cabrera in the MVP race, weighed a reported 241 pounds upon arrival at spring training - about 10 to 15 pounds heavier than last season.

According to a report on ESPN.com, the increased bulk has earned the star from Millville, N.J., some jibes on Twitter and sparked some concern among fantasy owners that his speed game might suffer as a result. It has also been a topic of discussion among bloggers and sports talk radio callers in Southern California.

But his manager is unfazed. As Mike Scioscia told reporters at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday morning, Trout's young body is still evolving.

"He's 21 now, so the weight is not a concern," Scioscia said. "You don't know how much a body is going to fill out. He's running great. He feels great. He's not too far from where he played last year. Everything he has is muscle. His body [composition] is still terrific, from what the trainers tell me."

Trout addressed the issue during his introductory news conference on Valentine's Day. He said he typically loses five to 10 pounds in spring training, so he made it a point to come to camp a little heavier.

"I know where I need to be to start the year," Trout said.

- Wire reports