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sports17h ago
Cardinals–Diamondbacks Nolan Arenado Trade Already Looks Lopsided
- The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, freeing up third base and cash.
- Arenado has slashed .206/.215/.317 with two homers for Arizona so far.
- Cardinals received 23-year-old pitcher Jack Martinez in the deal.
- Martinez is in Class-A Palm Beach with a 1.29 ERA in two starts.
- Gorman has advanced defensively but hit progression has stalled at the plate.
- Arenado cash inclusion of $31 million accompanied the trade.
- The Diamondbacks have remained successful despite Arenado's early struggle.
- The article revisits earlier trades to assess overall impact for the Cardinals.
- Arenado’s Hall of Fame status is discussed in the context of the deal’s long-term view.
- The analysis questions whether the move was worth it for long-term cardinals’ finances.
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