The St. Louis Cardinals have been surrounded by trade rumors all winter, as they are seemingly set to embrace a period centered around shedding payroll.

While the Cardinals would surely prefer to trade Arenado quickly, the eight-time All-Star sees no need to rush into a decision.

Katie Woo of the Athletic explained how complicated the whole situation surrounding Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals has become.

Arenado was never fully comfortable with being dealt to the Astros and, sources say, does not want to rush into a trade decision.

Cadinals star Nolan Arenado blocked a potential trade to the Astros in recent days, MLB.com reported. The Cardinals were working on sending Arenado, who has three years and $74 million left on his current contract,

With the MLB Winter Meetings concluded, the Boston Red Sox continue their search for another star player to bolster their lineup.