As the St. Louis Cardinals enter a period of development and internal development, the need for prospects and long-term players is growing. This has led to ample speculation that the Cardinals will be active players in the trade market during the Hot Stove season.
The Cardinals have several players who could be appealing to other teams including Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Alec Burleson. Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, and Alec Burleson will also receive interest. However, the most appealing trade chip that the Cardinals have this winter may be their lone All-Star from this past year: Brendan Donovan.