Before you get all worked up, it’s a very distinct possibility that the Rockies will not be able to resign Nolan Arenado. He’ll demand well over $30 million per season (he’s already asking for $30 million in arbitration for 2019) and at least a seven year contract, likely putting him in the $250 million + territory. With a slew of bad free agent signings (and extensions) put out by Jeff Bridich and company the past few offseasons, the Rockies will likely not be able to afford it.
At least in my opinion, they would not be doing their due diligence if they didn’t at least explore the trade market for him (and all their players, in general, as, for me at least, there is no such thing as an untouchable player).