News item: Rockies star Nolan Arenado is about to be traded to the Cardinals:
MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Friday night that the Cardinals have agreed to acquire Arenado from the Rockies in a deal that will involve cash and multiple players. Two Major League sources told MLB.com that nothing is final, and a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand that a deal might not be completed before the end of the weekend, because there are several issues that must still be addressed before the trade can become official.
So while we wait for this deal to be finalized, let’s talk about the Coors Effect — the fact that in general, the Rockies’ home park in Denver tends to increase offense.