Could the St. Louis Cardinals SEND Nolan Arenado, JoJo Romero to Mariners?

St. Louis Cardinals may be nearing a surprising trade pivot—could Nolan Arenado be on the move to the Seattle Mariners instead of Brendan Donovan? JD Hafron breaks down the ongoing trade speculation swirling between the Cardinals and Mariners, raising questions about Arenado’s declining offense, JoJo Romero’s potential as a trade sweetener, and what Seattle really needs to complete its World Series puzzle. The conversation spotlights the shifting value of Cardinals veterans and teases just how high the asking price still is for Donovan.

Key topics include St. Louis’s hunt for veteran starting pitching, potential fits like Zach Eflin and Jose Quintana, and the ongoing quest to balance a young, unproven staff with experienced arms. Plus, celebrate Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith’s 71st birthday with a look back at his iconic Cardinals moments and the impact of recent minor league moves as Luken Baker heads to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

0:00 – Cardinals-Mariners Trade Rumors
12:17 – Veteran Pitching Targets
23:38 – Ozzie Smith Birthday & Legacy

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