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3 Teams That Could Actually Trade for Nolan Arenado Amid Rumors

By Steven Kubitza

The Rockies are open to listening to offers for the Arenado.
The Rockies are open to listening to offers for the Arenado. / Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

Nolan Arenado signed a $260 million deal with the Colorado Rockies last offseason, but now there are rumors the team is listening to offers for the star third baseman.

Only a few teams could realistically take on such a deal and convince Arenado to waive his no-trade clause, but here are some that might be able to do it.

3. Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies OF Bryce Harper
Philadelphia Phillies OF Bryce Harper / Rich Schultz/Getty Images

Do the Phils have one more big move up their sleeves? The hot corner has been an issue for them in recent years, and acquiring Arenado would not only be slightly cheaper than Rendon, but it'd give them a longer term option compared to Kris Bryant, who has been another reported target of theirs. Arenado in Philly would make for one of the most dangerous infields in the MLB.

2. Washington Nationals

The Nationals may be losing a star third baseman in Anthony Rendon.
The Nationals may be losing a star third baseman in Anthony Rendon. / Tim Warner/Getty Images

The Nationals just lost Anthony Rendon in free agency to the Angels. Why not replace him with another star at the same position? Arenado has seven years left and at this point is actually cheaper than Rendon after what LA gave him. Washington just winning a World Series could also be a huge factor for Arenado to waive his no-trade clause. He could shine in October and do so in a big market.

1. Texas Rangers

The Rangers are opening a new park and could look to make a splash at third base.
The Rangers are opening a new park and could look to make a splash at third base. / Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

The Texas Rangers have been linked to Anthony Rendon and are set to open a new ballpark in 2020. The money is there for Arenado and he would be the face of the franchise. The Rockies may also like the idea of trading him outside of the NL. One big addition would make the Rangers contenders and that could sell Arenado on the idea of such a move.