Whether the New York Mets are actually interested in trading for Nolan Arenado is unclear, but the would apparently like it if they were.
As noted by Danny Abriano of SNY, MLB.com reported Jon Morosi said on MLB Network on Wednesday that the Rockies "want to engage" with the Mets on Arenado.
Though there wouldn't be any harm in the Mets hearing the Rockies out, they should know that actually doing a deal for the superstar third baseman would be fraught with peril.
Nolan Arenado's Resume
- 2nd-round draft pick in 2009
- MLB debut on April 28, 2013
- 8-time Gold Glover
- 5-time All-Star
- 4-time Silver Slugger
- Owed $199 million through 2026
Why Arenado Has More Name Value Than Trade Value Right Now
After back-to-back playoff berths in 2017 and 2018, the Rockies have been a fourth-place team in each of the last two seasons.