This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Nolan Arenado Rumors Intensify; Chances Of Cardinals Blockbuster. The St. Louis Cardinals could be days away from trading a franchise cornerstone away.

Amidst all the trade chatter, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is enjoying a historic season at the hot corner.

The Astros are out on Nolan Arenado trade talks as his declining stats, contract, and no-trade clause block another Houston pursuit.