DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies reacts in frustration after popping out in the ninth inning of a game at Coors Field on September 16, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
The Colorado Rockies and Nolan Arenado met the media on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Rockies officially dealt the All-Star third baseman to the St. Louis Cardinals.
It’s clear that the relationship between Arenado and Rockies management has been sour for some time. “Disrespect” was a word used by Arenado just over a year ago, and those feelings had been brewing for some time.