The St. Louis Cardinals have taken a cautious approach this offseason, largely due to challenges in trading third baseman Nolan Arenado. Despite mutual interest in moving Arenado by 2025, attempts to do so have been unsuccessful, compelling the team to limit its budget and avoid new long-term deals. Club president John Mozeliak aims to create a "clean slate" for Chaim Bloom, his successor, when he steps down in 2025. This strategy impacts their search for a late-inning reliever, as the Cardinals prefer not to commit to lengthy contracts.
The Cardinals are struggling to trade Nolan Arenado, opting for a passive offseason strategy aimed at providing flexibility for incoming president Chaim Bloom.
President John Mozeliak emphasized his goal this winter has been to create a "clean slate" for Chaim Bloom as he takes over operations for the 2025 season.
While the Cardinals look to shed longstanding financial commitments, they are also reluctant to engage in lengthy new contracts for new players this offseason.
The team's passive approach has left them limited in budget space, affecting their ability to make impactful moves in the offseason.
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