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.

The Cardinals have been exploring Arenado's potential trade market for weeks. He hasn't demanded a trade but is amenable to the idea.

When the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Nolan Arenado ahead of the 2021 season, the ultimate goal was clear. The team wanted to win a World Series. The desire to win is why, after the 2022 season, Arenado opted into the remainder of an eight-year extension he had signed with the Colorado Rockies prior to the trade instead of testing free agency.

There could still be others joining the party, but it seems like the serious suitors for free-agent extraordinaire Juan Soto should have their formal offers in by now -- at least the initial offer. The list of offers for Soto at this point is Yankees,

As the trade rumors around St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado continue to heighten in the offseason, it seems likely to happen as the star player looks to make some changes. While some people may say that the Cardinals should not trade Arenado, the team seems to head into a reset per the latest reporting from Katie Woo of The Athletic.

A new trade destination has emerged for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, but it comes with a significant catch for John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom

When the St. Louis Cardinals succeeded in acquiring Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in early February of 2021, it marked the culmination of a years-long, behind-the-scenes effort that was designed to bring a next-generation Hall of Fame player to St. Louis in pursuit of a championship.

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely try to trade Nolan Arenado in the offseason. Here's why Chaim Bloom needs to make it a priority.