Finally, a trade from Nolan Arenado can focus.
The Cardinals are in talks with the Rockies over an agreement to move the five-time All-Star third baseman to St. Louis. Louis will bring, according to the leagues in the league. No match seems close, and the other players who may be involved are not known.
Arenado, 29, is likely to relinquish his non-trade clause to join the Cardinals, and may agree to withdraw his right to withdraw after the 2021 season. The Rockies, to escape the next six seasons of its $ 199 million guarantee, would almost certainly absorb at least one expensive veteran from the Cardinals, while also gaining prospects in the deal.
League sources offered divergent assessments on where the talks took place on Thursday night. One warned that a trade could not take place at all, but others believe the Rockies are motivated to move Arenado and the Cardinals are motivated to acquire him. The Braves also reported to Arenado, but made no progress with the …