YANKS OUT ON ARENADO & BREGMAN?

Well, Yankees fans, it looks like Nolan Arenado isn’t coming to the Bronx anytime soon. The Cardinals have reportedly said “thanks, but no thanks” to a trade offer that would have sent the star third baseman to New York in exchange for righty Marcus Stroman. According to MLB.com, Arenado might have been open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Yankees added Paul Goldschmidt to their lineup—spoiler alert: they did just that on Saturday. But even with Goldy on board, the Yankees are officially out on Arenado.

And if you thought Alex Bregman might be plan B, think again. Jack Curry of YES Network shut down that dream, stating bluntly, “Bregman is not a fit because of Yankee Stadium dimensions," this comes from a Reddit post.  Translation: his power numbers wouldn’t play well in New York. Plus, let’s not forget the spicy bad blood between the Yankees and Astros over that infamous sign-stealing scandal. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter summed it up perfectly: “The Yankees were always a long shot for Bregman.”

So, where does that leave the Bombers? Still hunting for a new hot corner star. Arenado may still be one of baseball’s best, but his 2024 numbers weren’t exactly MVP-caliber: a .266 average, 16 home runs, and 71 RBIs. Defensively, though? The man is still a vacuum cleaner at third base. Meanwhile, speculation is Bregman’s off the table because of the awkward Astros-Yankees tension.

Remember, Cody Bellinger, the newest member of the pinstriped family and a certified Astros hater. Bellinger’s beef with Houston adds a little extra spice to the mix, and who doesn’t love that?

The Yankees’ quest for a third baseman continues, but one thing’s for sure: this offseason isn’t short on plot twists. 

Stay tuned—because in the Bronx, the soap opera never ends.