The St. Louis Cardinals' offseason strategy focuses on slashing payroll and incorporating younger players into their roster, prompting efforts to trade veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado. After failing to trade key players like Paul Goldschmidt and seeing other potential deals fall through, Arenado's trade market has diminished significantly. With key acquisitions being blocked by no-trade clauses and the Red Sox bolstering their infield, the likelihood of Arenado starting the season in St. Louis has increased. The club may explore trading other pitchers instead to prioritize youth and flexibility in payroll.
The Cardinals are focusing on youth and payroll cuts but have faced challenges in trading veteran players, particularly Nolan Arenado, whose trade market has diminished.
Despite efforts to trade Nolan Arenado before the 2025 season, he vetoed potential deals, leaving the Cardinals to reconsider their strategy regarding veteran players.
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