SAN DIEGO — Here are my key takeaways from the winter meetings, which ended Thursday.
— Trade whispers about Rockies star third baseman Nolan Arenado grew louder as the winter meetings progressed. While that doesn’t mean that a trade is imminent, it’s not impossible that a trade could be put together this offseason.
What do we know? The Rockies have fielded calls regarding Arenado and that those calls have recently picked up steam, sources told me. And yes, the Rockies are listening to offers. Still, the chances of a trade happening this offseason remain slim, primarily because the Rockies would expect a huge return for Arenado.