Part 6/8:
Not Just About Performance
The request for a trade underscores a more pervasive issue: Arenado’s competitive nature clashing with the Cardinals’ current direction towards rebuilding. Despite his evident frustration, he remains committed to professionalism, echoing a sentiment that he understands the broader organizational strategy. This, however, doesn't alleviate the peculiar tension between wanting to win now versus the Cardinals' potential pivot to a roster overhaul.