Two World Series contenders are sniffing around the veteran third baseman, but will St. Louis be able to make the most of the opportunity?

The St Louis Cardinals are starting a rebuild this offseason. They hired Chaim Bloom to set up their minor league scouting department, signifying a change in organizational direction. A personnel move that could do the same thing is a trade of Nolan Arenado.

Though it might have to wait until a litany of free agents find their homes, all signs point to Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado being traded this offseason. That's the direction the Cardinals are headed and Arenado himself seems on board -- so long as he likes the destination enough to waive his no-trade clause.

As the St. Louis Cardinals have already indicated they intend to cut back on payroll next season after a disappointing 2024, Nolan Arenado's future with

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