The St. Louis Cardinals want to move Nolan Arenado, but their problem is clear—nobody is willing to take on his contract. The Yankees, while intrigued by the idea of adding a proven bat at third base, know they don’t need to be aggressive. General manager Brian Cashman is sitting back, waiting for the Cardinals to reach a point where they’re either desperate enough to eat a significant chunk of Arenado’s salary or take on Marcus Stroman’s contract in return.
According to Mike Axisa of CBS Sports, the Yankees have “all the leverage,” which positions them to be patient.