Mozeliak commented, "Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. is giving me a little bit of flexibility because we haven't been able to accomplish what we thought we would by now." He emphasized the understanding from DeWitt regarding the club's challenges with the roster moves they aim to achieve.
Addressing salary movements, Mozeliak stated, "It would be helpful to move a different significant salary...but I’m not interested in making a deal for the sake of just trying to get to a number." This hints at a balanced approach to managing the team's financial situation.
The clarity for the roster strategy is essential for fans. With a projected $148MM payroll for 2025, an effective reduction from previous years, the Cardinals can still pursue player acquisitions, even if Arenado's deal isn't finalized.
Moving Arenado's salary would greatly impact the Cardinals' financial flexibility, allowing them to enhance their bullpen and diversify their lineup, which heavily revolves around young talents like Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Gorman.
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