Cardinals third baseman arrived in camp with the Cardinals today and spoke to the media, including , about an offseason where his name was one of the most frequently mentioned in the rumor mill and Kevin Herget Jersey whats in store for him as he heads into Spring Training with a club that actively sought to trade him throughout the winter. Speaking to reporters, Arenado made clear that his sole focus at this point is preparing for the coming season. Im back and Im ready to go play ball, Arenado said, as relayed by Goold. Im a ballplayer, and Im a Cardinal, until Im told Im not. You know what I mean? And thats all there is to it. And Ive got a lot of work to do. Ive got to be a better ball player, and thats what Im focused on. While Arenados comments did not completely close the door on a trade, its become apparent that the Cardinals him to be their starting third baseman on Opening Day at this point. Goold notes that theres currently no momentum towards a deal, and both Arenado and president of baseball operations John Mozeliak seem reasonably comfortable with the idea of the veteran third baseman sticking in St. Louis to start the year. While Mozeliak acknowledged throughout the offseason that trading Arenado was his top priority, his tone regarding the situation has shifted since the Red Sox landed earlier this week, killing a potential deal between the sides that would have sent Arenado to Boston. With the Red Sox now off the table as a potential suitor, Mozeliak suggested to reporters (including Goold) that while the door isnt entirely closed on the po sibility of Arenado being moved, hes no longer seeking out potential trade partners and will instead wait to hear from any teams that might have interest in the eight-time All-Star. Thats a sensible call given that Arenado doesnt seem motivated to expand the list of teams he would consider a trade to. The veteran indicated to reporters that hes not likely to consider new destinations at this point, adding that hes not interested in moving his family just for the sake of leaving St. Louis and only wants to leave for a team thats closer to contending for a championship. Theres plenty of teams that could be argued as closer to championship-caliber than the Cardinals, but Arenados list of teams he would approve a trade to includes five clubs or le s according to Goold. Exactly which clubs are included in that list is unclear. The Astros were once thought to be on the list, but Arenado blocked a trade to Houston in December due to concerns regarding the clubs competitive direction in the aftermath of the trade. The Red Sox, Padres, and Dodgers are all widely acknowledged as clubs Arenado would likely approve a trade to, while the Yankees, Angels, Phillies, and Mets are among the other teams that have been rumored as potential options Arenado could approve. None of those teams appear especially likely to make a push for Arenado at this point. The Red Sox closed the hole in their infield by adding Bregman, while the Dodgers, Mets, and Phillies all also have no room for an addition to their infield mixes as presently constructed. The Padres could plausibly add another infielder, but with entrenched at third base Arenado would be an imperfect fit. San Diego also doesnt appear to have the budget space nece sary to add a player like Arenado to the payroll, and the same could be said of the Yankees until and unle s they can move veteran right-hander . The Angels, meanwhile, are much further from contention than the other clubs Arenado is reportedly interested in joining and recently signed to supplant highly-paid but oft-injured veteran at third base. Kodai Senga Jersey