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The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly focused on shedding salary and moving away from aging contracts as they rebuild their future. However, Arenado's contract—about $60 million over the next couple of years, with additional deferred payments—presents a hurdle. It seems logical for the Cardinals to want to move Arenado, especially given his diminishing exit velocities and decreased slugging performance over the past seasons.
If the Red Sox absorb a significant portion of Arenado’s contract, this trade could potentially benefit both teams. Yet, considering Arenado's recent performance and financial implications, many doubt if this deal would indeed improve the Red Sox.