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After officially completing the blockbuster Nolan Arenado trade, it appears the Rockies are looking ahead to their future. If that’s the case, there are some starting pitchers in Colorado that could be an excellent fit for the Angels.
BREAKING: Cardinals have agreed to acquire Nolan Arenado from Rockies, sources tell @TheAthletic. Deal pending approval from both MLB and players’ union; Rockies sending Cardinals significant cash, believed to be in $50M range, and Arenado will be deferring money.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 30, 2021
The Rockies will send the Cardinals ~$50 million to take Arenado off their hands in exchange for five players, none of which are in the MLB Top 100 Prospect Rankings.