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Release 'Not An Option' For Cardinals Former All-Star Third Baseman

Release 'Not An Option' For Cardinals Former All-Star Third Baseman

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are considering trading their third baseman, Nolan Arenado. Chaim Bloom, the president of baseball operations, stated that releasing Arenado is not an option. If a trade doesn't happen, Arenado will stay with the team.

Key Facts

  • The Cardinals are open to trading Nolan Arenado, their third baseman.
  • Releasing Arenado is not being considered as an option.
  • The team was unable to trade him last offseason due to his no-trade clause.
  • The Cardinals are shifting focus to younger players in the team.
  • Arenado was initially traded from the Colorado Rockies to join Paul Goldschmidt in St. Louis.
  • The duo of Arenado and Goldschmidt did not win any playoff rounds with the Cardinals.
  • If a trade does not happen, discussions may resume around the trade deadline.

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