The Rockies had other options. They could have traded Nolan Arenado to the Cubs last season. They could have dared Arenado to finish next season. Instead, they chose by No.3, a trade from Arenado to the Cardinals, which only made contempt for them.
Competitive drivers remain stunned by the deal, in which the Rockies Arenado sent $ 51 million to the Cardinals for left-hander Austin Gomber and four minor players, only one of whom, striker Elehuris Montero, in Keith Law’s top-15 for St. Louis. entering the 2020 season.
Why were the Rockies so forced to act when they had Arenado under contract until 2026? Despite all of Arenado’s frustration over Jeff Bridich, general manager, and the team’s leadership, he admitted on Tuesday that it might not be a great decision to retire at the end of the season. .
Arenado has the game’s uncertain financial …