Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado takes ... off some pitches too,” Arenado said. “I wasn’t just swinging to swing.

The rumors and speculation about potential trades involving St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Arenado certainly are still alive despite the fact that Spring Training games are in full swing.

Marlins fourth. Eric Wagaman doubles to deep left center field. Javier Sanoja grounds out to second base, Brendan Donovan to Alec Burleson. Eric Wagaman scores. Rob Brantly pops out to shallow infield ...

Brendan Donovan strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado called out on strikes. Advertisement Article continues below this ad 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cardinals 3, Nationals 0. Nationals third.

Arenado is just 4-for-30 with one home run in his first 12 Grapefruit League games.

The rumors and speculation about potential trades involving St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Arenado certainly are still alive despite the fact that Spring Training games are in full swing.

Jose Fermin scores. Brendan Donovan strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado called out on strikes. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cardinals 3, Nationals 0. Nationals third. Nasim Nunez grounds ...