Arenado says trip to face Yanks not a ‘showcase’ Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game Wednesday against the Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him in a trade.

Stranded at 3rd: Arenado arrives amid trade talk Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has reported to spring training, showing up to play for a team that spent much of the offseason trying to trade him.

Sources: Cards’ Arenado blocks trade to Astros Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado has declined to waive his no-trade clause, blocking a deal that would have sent him to the Astros, sources told ESPN.

Agent: Arenado willing to play 1B to facilitate trade The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday his client is willing to switch positions if it helps facilitate a trade, but that the eight-time All-Star is “not going to go just anywhere.”

Cardinals to explore trading All-Star 3B Arenado The Cardinals’ rebuilding plan includes potentially trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado.