MLB rumors: Cardinals trade gaining steam, Braves chatter, Astros reunion, more
By Josh Wilson
MLB rumors: Cardinals trade targets gaining steam
The St. Louis Cardinals have been self-proclaimed sellers for weeks now. Yet, no sale has happened. Time is running out, guys!
Phones are hot, though, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that outfielder Alec Burleson is getting plenty of calls from teams looking to acquire an outfielder (subscription may be required) and Jordan Montgomery is the subject of trade talks, with the Orioles and Diamondbacks standing out as the most likely destinations as of now, according to Jon Morosi:
Sources: Jordan Montgomery trade talks are gaining momentum, and a deal is becoming increasingly likely.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2023
The Orioles and DBacks are among the clubs that have been engaged with the Cardinals in recent days. @MLBNetwork
Meanwhile, the Cardinals have put the Nolan Arenado drama to bed. After his name came up in rumors as a player being shopped with the Dodgers, Arenado himself addressed the murmurs, not a good look for the organization. Then, news indicated Arenado was a peripheral part of the conversation, not a leading one.
Finally, the Cardinals have taken him entirely off the trade market, clarifying their intentions a bit better.
It’s clear that the Cardinals have some irons in the stoves, and it’s just a matter of which one is ready first and what deal is the right one. Sellers are often motivated to hold out as long as possible, and that may be especially true this season with very few sellers coming forward in the market.
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