AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies prepares to take the field for the top of the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during a National League west showdown at Coors Field on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Three years into his big-league career, third baseman Nolan Arenado was a three-time Gold Glove Award winner at 24.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies gets Gregory Polanco (25) of the Pittsburgh Pirates out for the third out in the top of the second inning during a National League game at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against Washington Nationals relief pitcher Erick Fedde (23) in the first inning at Coors Field Sept. 30, 2018.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) gets high fives in the dugout after his home run over the left field wall in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 26, 2017.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies takes the field against the St. Louis Cardinals during a National League showdown. The Colorado Rockies hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) smiles listening to Rockies owner Dick Monfort at Salt River Fields on Feb. 27, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third base prospect Nolan Arenado waits for his turn at the plate during spring training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
John Leyba, The Denver PostThird baseman Nolan Arenado, left, and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki help form a formidable infield defense for the Rockies, along with first-time Gold Glove winner DJ LeMahieu at second and Justin Morneau at first on July 6, 2014.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostRockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to first base for an out during the fifth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies saves a high throw from the outfield as A.J. Pollock (11) of the Arizona Diamondbacks slides into third base safely for a triple during the top of the first inning at Coors Field on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies makes a play to get Starling Marte (2) of the Arizona Diamondbacks out at Coors Field on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies walks into the dugout after the top half of the sixth inning at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, April 25, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) and third base coach Stu Cole, right, bump elbows during Arenado's Gold and Platinum Glove awards ceremony before the Rockies home opener against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field July 31, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies legs out a triple before eventualy scoring the 1-0 run against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning during a National League west showdown. Colorado Rockies hosted the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on Sunday, May 24, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies points skyward after hitting a solo homer off of Kevin Gausman (34) of the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostRockies fans jumped out of their seats after Nolan Arenado doubled to drive in two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Colorado Rockies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Coors Field Tuesday night, May 20, 2014.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman, Nolan Arenado, right, celebrates with injured teammate Dexter Fowler after hitting a walk-off game winning single to defeat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 at Coors Field Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2013.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, middle right, hugs right fielder Carlos Gonzalez, middle left, as players say their goodbyes and congratulate one another in the dug out below the fans after the Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field on Oct. 2, 2016. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Rockies 6-4 in their last game of the season.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hugs Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) in the clubhouse in celebration after defeating the Washington Nationals 5-2 earning themselves a playoff birth at Coors Field Sept. 28, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) hits batting practice during spring training for the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Field at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Feb. 21, 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostYoung baseball fan Miles Cheng, 8, seeks out an autograph from Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) at Miller Park during batting practice before the second game of the NLDS game against the Milwaukee Brewers Oct. 05, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) signs autographs for fans before the preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels in the inning at Salt River Fields Feb. 27, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies blows a bubble during a break in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, April 25, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies celebrates as he rounds third base after hitting a game-tying, two-run home run off of Clayton Kershaw (22) of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during a National League west showdown. Colorado Rockies hosted the against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Monday, June 1, 2015.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies raises his arms after hitting two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Monday, July 29, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) slams his bat down after lining out to Arizona Diamondbacks short stop Nick Ahmed, ending the 8th inning, leaving two on base at Coors Fields June 22, 2017. The Rockies lost 10-3.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies wipes his face between pitches against Robbie Ray (38) of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies stands in the field against the Philadelphia Phillies during the top of the ninth of the Rockies' 5-3 win at Coors Field on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Philadelphia Phillies.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostThird baseman Nolan Arenado's locker is pictured in the home clubhouse's renovated locker room Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Coors Field.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies prays before the first inning against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
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Nolan Arenado (28) of the Colorado Rockies prepares to take the field for the top of the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during a National League west showdown at Coors Field on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Three years into his big-league career, third baseman Nolan Arenado was a three-time Gold Glove Award winner at 24.
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Getting your player ready...
Nolan Arenado’s golden era in Colorado is over.
The Rockies’ slugging, five-time, all-star third baseman is going to be traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, a source close to the negotiations confirmed Friday night. Details are still emerging, but according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who broke the story, the Rockies will send around $50 million to the Cardinals in the deal.
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