Andy Martino of SNY reports that the New York Yankees have ‘never seriously’ considered trading for third baseman Nolan Arenado, whom the St. Louis Cardinals have actively shopped this winter.
This comes hours after Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that it was a longshot for the Yankees to land the well-known infielder, as the team does not seem interested in acquiring an expensive aging player. The Cardinals have remained unwilling to eat a significant portion of his salary, and with how poorly Arenado’s bat fits the Bronx, the Yankees likely don’t believe he’s worth the price of admission.