MLB trade rumours: Nolan Arenado in 'preliminary talks' with St. Louis Cardinals

Major League Baseball (MLB) off-season is on and despite major deals happening in first few weeks of tre window, action is far from over for MLB sides. latest MLB tre rumours suggest that St. Louis Cardinals are interested in bringing in lan Areno.

According to reports, Coloro Rockies third baseman has h ‘preliminary talks’ with Cardinals and a potential deal is on cards.

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MLB tre rumours: Cardinals chase lan Areno tre

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St. Louis Cardinals have emerged as a "viable suitor" for lan Areno as Cardinals are reportedly looking to d ar star position player before Spring Training begins in February. five-time All-Star and seven-time National League Gold Glove Award winner has a -tre clause included in his contract.

Areno is currently entering second year of his 8-year extension with Coloro Rockies and has USD 234 million payable over a period of 7 years.

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MLB tre rumours: lan Areno favourite to be on Cardinals payroll

St. Louis Cardinals have financial ability to afford USD 234 million left on lan Areno’s contract, although Areno could opt out after 2021 MLB season. Cardinals have excellent flexibility when it comes to payroll, with only Paul Goldschmidt, Mike Mikolas and Paul DeJong signed to contracts lasting beyond 2021 season.  

However, Cardinals would require lan Areno’s permission for tre, considering that his contract has a -tre clause. He is kwn to have massive respect for Cardinals’ winning trition. While his friendship with Goldschmidt runs deep; duo won Gold medal toger in 2017 World Baseball Classic with Team USA. Elsewhere, Cardinals may be more likely to sign outfielder Nicholas Castellas than to re-sign Marcell Ozuna since Castellas is t tied to draft-pick compensation.

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