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Colorado Rockies: Three Potential Landing Spots for Nolan Arenado

By Lucas Friedman

ST. LOUIS, MO. - AUGUST 25: Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during a Major League Baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals on August 25, 2019, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO. - AUGUST 25: Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) during a Major League Baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals on August 25, 2019, at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Top Landing Spots for Nolan Arenado: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the baseball world right now. They have two MVPs in Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger, a future hall of famer in Clayton Kershaw, and the 2020 World Series championship to their name. What more could they want?

Apparently, Nolan Arenado.

The Dodgers have been interested in Arenado for years, and now it appears they finally have their best chance to get him. In past years, it was inconceivable that their NL West division rivals would give them their coveted superstar, especially when they were competitive. While they would like to trade him out of the NL West, the Dodgers might be Arenado’s most realistic suitor.

In a tough market for offloading large contracts, the filthy rich Dodgers might be the only team truly willing and able to inherit the $199 million owed to Arenado. Additionally, they could have a void at third if their current 3B Justin Turner decides to leave in free agency (Or they decide to move on). Arenado has watched the Dodgers dominate the NL West for his entire career, so I’m sure he wouldn’t mind waiving his no-trade clause to join them.

The Dodgers also have the farm talent to create a package that would satisfy the Rockies’ steep asking price. The obvious candidate to be the centerpiece of that deal is Gavin Lux. The uber-talented second baseman struggled in 2020, but presents a young, controllable infielder to replace Arenado. Other notable candidates include their young arms Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin, and Brusdar Graterol. If they were to pull the trigger on an Arenado deal, one or more of those pieces would likely be involved.

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Arenado appears to be their top trade target, but they have also expressed interest in other superstar infielders like Francisco Lindor and Kris Bryant. The Dodgers are rich, world champions, and play in the big market of Los Angeles. can pretty much have anything they want, so don’t be surprised if Nolan Arenado is in Dodger Blue next season.

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