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“Shed off dry scales” Latest Nolan Arenado Update Reveals Yankees’ Interest Was Contingent on Offloading Marcus Stroman’s Contract…
The New York Yankees’ interest in acquiring St. Louis Cardinals’ star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, has been a topic of considerable discussion this offseason.
However, recent developments indicate that the Yankees’ pursuit was contingent upon a specific condition: offloading pitcher Marcus Stroman’s $18.5 million contract.
Stroman, who has not reported to the initial days of the Yankees’ spring training, is reportedly on the trading block. The Yankees are actively seeking to move his contract to facilitate other roster enhancements, including the potential acquisition of Arenado.
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the “awkward situation” and expressed respect for Stroman’s decision to stay away from camp during this period.
Despite the Yankees’ interest, the possibility of acquiring Arenado has been complicated by several factors.
Arenado possesses a full no-trade clause and has expressed a preference to be traded to one of five specific teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, or Boston Red Sox.
Notably, the Yankees are not among these preferred destinations, which significantly diminishes the likelihood of a trade materializing between New York and St. Louis.
Furthermore, the Cardinals have been actively seeking to trade Arenado as part of their roster restructuring efforts.
However, their attempts have been hindered by Arenado’s limited list of acceptable teams and his substantial remaining contract, which includes $64 million over the next three years. A potential deal with the Houston Astros was previously vetoed by Arenado himself, exercising his no-trade rights.
Given these complexities, the Yankees’ interest in Arenado appears to have been heavily dependent on their ability to first move Stroman’s contract.
Without successfully trading Stroman, the financial constraints make it challenging for the Yankees to take on Arenado’s salary. As of now, with Stroman still on the roster and Arenado’s preferences clear, the prospects of this acquisition have significantly dimmed.
In summary, while the Yankees were indeed interested in bringing Nolan Arenado to the Bronx, their pursuit was conditional upon creating the necessary payroll space through the trade of Marcus Stroman.
Coupled with Arenado’s selective no-trade clause, these factors have made the potential deal increasingly unlikely.
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