A trade from Nolan Arenado finally enters the picture.
The Cardinals are in talks with the Rockies about a deal that would bring the five-time All-Star third baseman to St. Louis, according to Major League sources. No deal seems close and the other players that may be involved are unknown.
29-year-old Arenado would likely waive his no-trade clause to join the Cardinals, and might agree to push back his right to opt out after the 2021 season. To escape its $ 199 million guarantee for the next six seasons, the Rockies would almost certainly absorb at least one high-priced veteran of the Cardinals while also getting chances in the deal.
League sources offered various assessments of where the talks took place Thursday night. One of them warned that there may be no trade at all, but others believe the Rockies are motivated to move Arenado and the Cardinals are motivated to buy it. The Braves also checked into Arenado, but made no progress towards a …