JUPITER, Fla. — Here are 10 thoughts from Camp Cardinals to celebrate the 10-day countdown to the 2021 Cardinals season opener in Cincinnati:
1. Nolan Arenado is as good as advertised. Every game, he does something at third base that makes you think, wow, no one else makes that play, or makes it look that easy. His shoulder is good to go and his power is back on.
There’s just one concern. He might be addicted to baseball. It’s common to see regulars fine tuning their swings in backfield simulated games. It’s uncommon to see regulars playing defense in those settings, just to get reps.