Redbird Rants

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, but apparently the San Diego Padres were the other heavy suitor. They did not want to take on the $11 million that Arizona did though, so they missed out on him at first base. … [Read more...] about Surprise Nolan Arenado suitor botched trade talks with Cardinals before Arizona deal

On January 14, 2008, the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays swapped All-Star third basemen when the Jays sent Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen. … [Read more...] about Cardinals History: St. Louis and Toronto swap All-Star third basemen

The St. Louis Cardinals' Chaim Bloom has a knack for moving players with no-trade clauses and carrying out deals that appear difficult to negotiate, as indicated by his moves of Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. John Mozeliak can't compare. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Chaim Bloom is exhibiting a skill that John Mozeliak could only dream of

A clear path to trading Brendan Donovan has emerged after Alex Bregman signed with the Cubs. What could the St. Louis Cardinals bring back from the Red Sox for Donovan? … [Read more...] about Cardinals could be desperate Red Sox’s savior again after Alex Bregman mess

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitching prospect Jack Martinez. … [Read more...] about Chaim Bloom frees the St. Louis Cardinals of Nolan Arenado in trade with Diamondbacks