Dbacks in talks to acquire Nolan Arenado. Done deal.

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Mulli]

STL had Goldy and Arenado while both were still sorta kind at their peak, and not a lot to show for it.

Sad

 

[Lefty]

Arenado is past his expiration date and has been going downhill in St. Louis for some time. They've been trying to trade him even longer than the DBacks were trying to trade Marte. His glove is still OK at his age but his bat is not exactly "prime time".

Players love to hit at Chase Field. I would not be surprised if he hits better this year.

 

[TJ]

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

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Someone didn't add that right. Yes he had that amount of errors and innings total but it was over 3 positions. He had 4 errors in just 76 innings at 3b. His best position is defensively is 2b

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Oof that was "Dbacks Stats @ Info" making a pretty glaring stats and info error

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

I REALLY bet we sign Goldschmidt now.

 

[Dback Jon]

I REALLY bet we sign Goldschmidt now.

Can RJ still pitch?

 

[TJ]

I REALLY bet we sign Goldschmidt now.

gambo said it was still very much on the table

 

[ASUCHRIS]

gambo said it was still very much on the table

Of course! He loves AZ, we need a right handed bat at 1st base, and he should come cheap.

 

[Adrian]

Surprise Nolan Arenado suitor botched trade talks with Cardinals before Arizona deal

Talk about being cheap!

redbirdrants.com

 

[Adrian]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25358947-mlb-rumors-reveal-padres-nolan-arenado-trade-talks-d-backs-cardinals-deal

 

[Adrian]

Nolan Arenado trade grades: Diamondbacks take a reasonable swing, Cardinals finally get to move on

St. Louis is sending Arenado to Arizona along with cash in exchange for an eighth-round draft pick

www.cbssports.com

 

[Adrian]

Diamondbacks GM dishes truth behind Nolan Arenado trade

Nolan Arenado is now an Arizona Diamondback, and general manager Mike Hazen recently shared why he made the deal.

clutchpoints.com

 

[Adrian]

Nolan Arenado Reveals Why he Approved Trade to D-backs

Newly-acquired Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado has a full no-trade clause in his contract, and even used it to block a trade to the Houston Ast

www.si.com

 

[Adrian]

Nolan Arenado talks about becoming an Arizona Diamondback

Yesterday, we heard from GM Mike Hazen about why he carried out the trade which brought third baseman Nolan Arenado to the desert. Today, it’s the turn of the player to talk about why he agreed to come to Arizona, what he brings to the table, both on and off the field, and what his […]

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Adrian]

Nolan Arenado trade is a win for the Diamondbacks amid limited options for the Cardinals

Arenado's modest on-field projection entering his age-35 season, plus a no-trade clause, meant there were minimal expectations for the Cardinals' ability to reel in a return of significant value.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Bobster]

I think signing Arenado resigns Lawlar, Tawa and Alexander to fighting for time in the OF (Blaze in left, Lawlar platooning with Thomas in CF?) Tawa will probably get plenty of time at 1B unless they sign someone (Goldschmidt?), Vargas, Alexander and Lawlar will have to scratch for IF time unless Marte spends more time as DH.

Perdomo, SS (Lawlar, Vargas)
Marte 2B (Vargas, Alexander, Lawlar, Tawa)
Carroll, RF (Barrosa, Tawa)
Moreno, C (McCann, Del Castillo)
Smith/???, 1B (Tawa, Locklear)
Arenado, 3B (Alexander, Tawa, Vargas)
Del Castillo/???, DH
Alexander, LF (Tawa, Barrosa)
Thomas/Lawlar, CF (Tawa, Barrosa, Alexander)

Marte and Moreno may get at bats as the DH, but signing a RH-hitting 1B would cure some of their issues. A healthy Gurriel would solve another.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Apparently Waldschmidt is going to get the chance to earn the LF job in Spring. I was such a fan of the pick when it happened. Legit bat

 

[Adrian]

Nolan Arenado expects hitting adjustments to pay off - Arizona Sports

After Nolan Arenado's shock that his drawn-out trade saga came to a conclusion, it took no time to reach out to his new Diamondbacks coaches.

arizonasports.com

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Ironically Waldy was chosen with the comp pick for Corbin Carroll starting as a rookie and winning ROY. If Waldy wins the job, he could repeat that feat.

 

[krazy2k]

Diamondbacks GM dishes truth behind Nolan Arenado trade

Nolan Arenado is now an Arizona Diamondback, and general manager Mike Hazen recently shared why he made the deal.

clutchpoints.com

"With Arenado on the roster, there's a good chance that they find themselves in the playoffs." What? Really? The homer who wrote that article is a firm believer in unicorns. DBacks need pitching more than anything else. Pitching will get them to the playoffs, not Nada Arenado.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

"With Arenado on the roster, there's a good chance that they find themselves in the playoffs." What? Really? The homer who wrote that article is a firm believer in unicorns. DBacks need pitching more than anything else. Pitching will get them to the playoffs, not Nada Arenado.

I very disagree. I have outlined the roster challenges this off season and Arenado absolutely checks a box fpr a pittance.

 

[Adrian]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25359556-nolan-arenado-says-he-was-kind-shock-after-diamondbacks-trade-eyes-mlb-playoff-success

 

[Adrian]

What Nolan Arenado Brings to the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks added more than just a decorated veteran infielder when they completed a trade for All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado on Tuesday. Re

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