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Curt Bishop

Curt Bishop

Joined: Aug 29, 2024

Curt Bishop is a freelance sports writer who graduated from Maryville University of St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Communication and currently writes as a contributor for various platforms covering Major League Baseball. Curt’s work includes covering trade and free agency predictions, as well as rumors and news.

Jun 7, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of an Arizona Diamondbacks hat and Rawlings glove in the dugout during the fifth inning of the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images
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Diamondbacks Listed As Possible Fit For Cardinals $12 Million Former MVP

The Cardinals will likely lose Paul Goldschmidt. Aaron Hughes of Sports Illustrated proposed the idea of Goldschmidt leaving St. Louis and returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team the Cardinals acquired him from before the 2019 season.

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Jul 22, 2019; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A detail view of Boston Red Sox hat and glove laying in the dugout at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
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Mock Trade Idea Would Send Red Sox Rising Star To St. Louis For Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado has a list of teams he would accept a trade to in order to play for a contender for the next three seasons. One of those teams is the Boston Red Sox. Scott Melesky of Yardbarker proposed the idea of St. Louis receiving Triston Casas.

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Mar 15, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox hat and glove lay in the dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
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Mock Trade Idea Would Send Red Sox $90 Million Outfielder To Cardinals

The Cardinals are in a rebuild period after missing the postseason two consecutive years. Scott Melesky of Yardbarker proposed the idea of St. Louis landing Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida in a potential deal for Nolan Arenado.

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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Could Cardinals Make Bid For Japanese Phenom To Bolster Rotation?

Once the Cardinals shed some salary, it wouldn't be too much of a surprise to see St. Louis make a move or two. In fact, John Mozeliak has stated that he intends to make a pitch to Roki Sasaki.

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Mar 15, 2024; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; General view of a Texas Rangers hat, glove, and glasses prior to a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Could Cardinals Target Rangers $12 Million Former Cy Young To Boost Rotation?

Once some of the money from Arenado's contract is cleared out, perhaps St. Louis could take a look at right-hander Max Scherzer, who is a St. Louis native. The Athletic lists him as one of the top available free agents.

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Sep 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the hat and glove of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Could Look Into Rangers $6 Million Closer If Ryan Helsley Is Dealt

Third baseman Nolan Arenado is as good as gone, and while the Cardinals look as though they want to hold on to All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, a trade is not out of the realm of possibility. Assuming that St. Louis ends up trading the righty.

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Mar 15, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox hat and glove lay in the dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Have Had "Preliminary Discussions" With Red Sox For $260 Million Gold Glover

The Cardinals are shopping third baseman Nolan Arenado and President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak says that it is his "intention to try" and trade Arenado to a contender. According to Sean McAdam, the Cardinals and Red Sox have had discussions.

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Apr 15, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A cap rests on the dug out wall with the number 42 on the hat in honor of Major League Baseball s Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Holding On To All-Star Closer To Drive Price Up, Per Insider

It appears as though the Cardinals will hold on to All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, though a trade of Nolan Arenado could be coming soon. However, there might be a deeper reason as to why the Cardinals are inclined to keep Helsley around, at least for now.

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May 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Could Ship $260 Million Former All-Star To Phillies

Nolan Arenado has a full no-trade clause that complicates matters for the Cardinals, but they could still find a way to move him. Will Leitch of MLB.com suggested that St. Louis could move him to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Apr 27, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove in the dugout during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Could Send $260 Million Former All-Star To Blue Jays

Nolan Arenado's no-trade clause certainly complicates things and doesn't give the Cardinals a lot of leverage. However, Will Leitch of MLB.com proposed the idea of St. Louis sending Arenado North of the border to the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Jul 30, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The hat and glove of Detroit Tigers right fielder Robbie Grossman (8) sits on the ledge of the dugout during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Could Ship $260 Million Former All-Star To Tigers At Winter Meetings

As the Cardinals weigh their options, there could be a fit for Nolan Arenado with the young, upstart Detroit Tigers. Will Leitch of MLB.com proposed the idea of St. Louis shipping him to the Motor City.

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Apr 15, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; A cap rests on the dug out wall with the number 42 on the hat in honor of Major League Baseball s Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Cardinals Could Target Two-Time World Series Champion to Boost Bullpen For 2025

Assuming that Ryan Helsley is traded, St. Louis is going to need to find a reliever to replace him in order to fill out their roster for 2025. Thomas Gauvain of FanSided proposed the idea of St. Louis signing right-hander Blake Treinen.

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