All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, a top candidate for most valuable player in the National League in 2022, looks around during batting practice before a St. Louis Cardinals’ playoffs game last month. The St. Louis star has decided not to exercise his option to opt out of his contract this offseason, putting into effect the remainder of the contract he signed with the Colorado Rockies several years ago, a pact which figures to keep him with the Cardinals through at least 2027.
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the Cardinals, likely keeping…
