St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker doubles during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

New York Mets' Pete Alonso doubles during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras swings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

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- New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson to end a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis.

Nolan Arenado and Starling Marte are in similar situations during spring training. However, the Mets outfielder has chosen a different approach than the Cardinals star regarding trade rumors.

The Cardinals owe Gray $25 million this season, $35 million next season, and the club option is for $30 million with a $5 million buyout. Between that money and the $64 million they still owe Arenado, St. Louis has too much tied up in aging veterans for a team that's not all-in on winning this season.

"St. Louis might need to retain a decent chunk of that 2026/2027 money to get a good return for Gray, but it sure is already looking like the Mets will be in the market for arms t

The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

The St. Louis Cardinals may regret their failure to trade Nolan Arenado, but an even greater misstep looms over John Mozeliak at spring training.

Most of the recent headlines for the New York Mets have revolved around the injury-riddled rotation. But one fringe reliever is quietly making the case for a bu

The St. Louis Cardinals have been very quiet this offseason ... Rymer of Bleacher Report predicted that Quintana would return to the New York Mets after a strong 2024. "With [Frankie] Montas ...