Bloom says Arenado has been a 'total pro' in trade discussions

[45s]

What would be sad is if Nolan is finally traded and we make a good long run in the playoffs. I think there is a much better chance of that happening then many here in the forum think. A full year of Herrera, Contreras, Burelson, Weatherholt and a some progression from Gorman, Walker and Scott and we could get much better pretty quick with a couple good adds.

If the club were to make a run…..one of the reasons would be that he has been traded…

[JuanAgosto]

Arenado probably appreciates someone being open and honest. I doubt Mozeliak ever was. He probably told Arenado a pile of b.s. to get him to stay in 2023. Then the idiot attempted to trade him to a team that wasn't on the list of agreeable destinations. What a doless putz.

Nado controlled the narrative. He had his only move and he (upset) it away

He has the NTC and had a selective list. It backfired on him and now he's capitulating in hope being in the playoffs where he can suck, again. 1.3 WAR. and an sad 87 OPS + that drops year over year...

That's gonna be hard to move

I imagine DeWitt will be eating a lot of that contract to move him.

[Melville]

What would be sad is if Nolan is finally traded and we make a good long run in the playoffs. I think there is a much better chance of that happening then many here in the forum think. A full year of Herrera, Contreras, Burelson, Weatherholt and a some progression from Gorman, Walker and Scott and we could get much better pretty quick with a couple good adds.

Spot.
On.

[Goldfan]

At this point I could give 2 chits what NA has to say on this matter or how cooperative he is.
Next thing I want to hear is how much BDW is eating so he’s gone. Done…..Over

[Jatalk]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

It doesn’t make up for it in my book. You are correct.

[Carp4Cy]

Arenado probably appreciates someone being open and honest. I doubt Mozeliak ever was. He probably told Arenado a pile of b.s. to get him to stay in 2023. Then the idiot attempted to trade him to a team that wasn't on the list of agreeable destinations. What a doless putz.

Nado controlled the narrative. He had his only move and he (upset) it away

He has the NTC and had a selective list. It backfired on him and now he's capitulating in hope being in the playoffs where he can suck, again. 1.3 WAR. and an sad 87 OPS + that drops year over year...

That's gonna be hard to move

Um Houston played as many playoff games as the Cardinals in 2025. He made the right call.

[scoutyjones2]

Arenado probably appreciates someone being open and honest. I doubt Mozeliak ever was. He probably told Arenado a pile of b.s. to get him to stay in 2023. Then the idiot attempted to trade him to a team that wasn't on the list of agreeable destinations. What a doless putz.

Nado controlled the narrative. He had his only move and he (upset) it away

He has the NTC and had a selective list. It backfired on him and now he's capitulating in hope being in the playoffs where he can suck, again. 1.3 WAR. and an sad 87 OPS + that drops year over year...

That's gonna be hard to move

Um Houston played as many playoff games as the Cardinals in 2025. He made the right call.

No he didn't. And he knows it

[Clubmaker2]

as if one would say bad things about the merchandise being peddled....

[Ozziesfan41]

Arenado probably appreciates someone being open and honest. I doubt Mozeliak ever was. He probably told Arenado a pile of b.s. to get him to stay in 2023. Then the idiot attempted to trade him to a team that wasn't on the list of agreeable destinations. What a doless putz.

Nado controlled the narrative. He had his only move and he (upset) it away

He has the NTC and had a selective list. It backfired on him and now he's capitulating in hope being in the playoffs where he can suck, again. 1.3 WAR. and an sad 87 OPS + that drops year over year...

That's gonna be hard to move

Um Houston played as many playoff games as the Cardinals in 2025. He made the right call.

No he didn't. And he knows it

Why the astros didn’t make the playoffs either and now he may get traded to a team who can win something

[Carp4Cy]

Arenado probably appreciates someone being open and honest. I doubt Mozeliak ever was. He probably told Arenado a pile of b.s. to get him to stay in 2023. Then the idiot attempted to trade him to a team that wasn't on the list of agreeable destinations. What a doless putz.

Nado controlled the narrative. He had his only move and he (upset) it away

He has the NTC and had a selective list. It backfired on him and now he's capitulating in hope being in the playoffs where he can suck, again. 1.3 WAR. and an sad 87 OPS + that drops year over year...

That's gonna be hard to move

Um Houston played as many playoff games as the Cardinals in 2025. He made the right call.

No he didn't. And he knows it

Why the astros didn’t make the playoffs either and now he may get traded to a team who can win something

Only IF one of those teams who will win wants him. That was the rub in 2024 - only the Astros were interested and they aren't winners. It could happen again this year.

[rockondlouie]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

Huh?

It was the Cardinals who gave him the NTC, why did he "screw them over" because he didn't want to go to the stros' after they let Tucker go?

Blame Mo for giving him the NTC, not NADO for exercising his RIGHT to say "no" w/o being the bad guy.

Extending the number of teams he'd now accept a trade to does indeed HELP the Cardinals out.

[mattmitchl44]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

Huh?

It was the Cardinals who gave him the NTC, why did he "screw them over" because he didn't want to go to the stros' after they let Tucker go?

Blame Mo for giving him the NTC, not NADO for exercising his RIGHT to say "no" w/o being the bad guy.

Extending the number of teams he'd now accept a trade to does indeed HELP the Cardinals out.

Again, he had every right to exercise his NTC.

However, the Cardinals almost certainly would have gotten a better return for him coming off his 2024 season than his 2025 season. So exercising his NTC screwed the Cardinals in getting a return that would help the team.

[ramfandan]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

Huh?

It was the Cardinals who gave him the NTC, why did he "screw them over" because he didn't want to go to the stros' after they let Tucker go?

Blame Mo for giving him the NTC, not NADO for exercising his RIGHT to say "no" w/o being the bad guy.

Extending the number of teams he'd now accept a trade to does indeed HELP the Cardinals out.

Again, he had every right to exercise his NTC.

However, the Cardinals almost certainly would have gotten a better return for him coming off his 2024 season than his 2025 season. So exercising his NTC screwed the Cardinals in getting a return that would help the team.

Well , if exercising his option screwed the Cardinals , one could argue an 'over the hill' Waino not retiring and returning so he could get his 200th win with a terrible ERA screwed the team too... add in Carpenter for accepting an extension when he knew he was over the hill too ..that screwed the team too... many cases that was just two of them.

[mattmitchl44]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

Huh?

It was the Cardinals who gave him the NTC, why did he "screw them over" because he didn't want to go to the stros' after they let Tucker go?

Blame Mo for giving him the NTC, not NADO for exercising his RIGHT to say "no" w/o being the bad guy.

Extending the number of teams he'd now accept a trade to does indeed HELP the Cardinals out.

Again, he had every right to exercise his NTC.

However, the Cardinals almost certainly would have gotten a better return for him coming off his 2024 season than his 2025 season. So exercising his NTC screwed the Cardinals in getting a return that would help the team.

Well , if exercising his option screwed the Cardinals , one could argue an 'over the hill' Waino not retiring and returning so he could get his 200th win with a terrible ERA screwed the team too... add in Carpenter for accepting an extension when he knew he was over the hill too ..that screwed the team too... many cases that was just two of them.

The obvious difference is that the Cardinals were actively trying to get rid of Arenado, had a deal to do so, and he blocked it. That is a direct FU.

[Mr.Snuggleupagus]

What would be sad is if Nolan is finally traded and we make a good long run in the playoffs. I think there is a much better chance of that happening then many here in the forum think. A full year of Herrera, Contreras, Burelson, Weatherholt and a some progression from Gorman, Walker and Scott and we could get much better pretty quick with a couple good adds.

You're living in fantasyland hijo.

[45s]

Arenado had every right to exercise his NTC last year, but he certainly screwed the Cardinals over in the process. I don't think playing nice now really makes up for it.

Huh?

It was the Cardinals who gave him the NTC, why did he "screw them over" because he didn't want to go to the stros' after they let Tucker go?

Blame Mo for giving him the NTC, not NADO for exercising his RIGHT to say "no" w/o being the bad guy.

Extending the number of teams he'd now accept a trade to does indeed HELP the Cardinals out.

Again, he had every right to exercise his NTC.

However, the Cardinals almost certainly would have gotten a better return for him coming off his 2024 season than his 2025 season. So exercising his NTC screwed the Cardinals in getting a return that would help the team.

Well , if exercising his option screwed the Cardinals , one could argue an 'over the hill' Waino not retiring and returning so he could get his 200th win with a terrible ERA screwed the team too... add in Carpenter for accepting an extension when he knew he was over the hill too ..that screwed the team too... many cases that was just two of them.

Generally agree with the premise of your comments..

But wainwright did not screw them….that disaster was on the club..

the club could have, and certainly should have…said no thanks..chase that personal stat somewhere else..

Thanks and C ya later..