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Rockies' Nolan Arenado Says He Has to Be Optimistic Despite Trade Rumors

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All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado is looking to move past the issues he had with the Colorado Rockies during the offseason.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Stephanie Apstein, Arenado explained he has "to be optimistic" heading into the 2020 season for the sake of his team.

"I'm not gonna be moping around," he said. "That doesn't bring out the best in me or these guys. I don't want to be a bad leader. I don't want to complain anymore. It would be counterproductive."

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