Quick thoughts on the Nolan Arenado trade

The Cardinals on Tuesday sent Arenado and *lots* of Cash to the Diamondbacks in exchange for a pitching prospect

Chaim Bloom on Tuesday achieved what John Mozeliak last winter could not – trading away veteran third baseman and potential future Hall of Famer Nolan Arenado.

The Cardinals sent Arenado, who’s going into his age-35 season in 2026 and is well into his decline phase as a hitter – and cash (more on that in a moment) to the Diamondbacks in exchange for rig…