Nolan Arenado closed his chapter in St. Louis with a heartfelt farewell, posting a lengthy message on Instagram thanking the Cardinals organization, his teammates, and the fans who embraced him during his five seasons in red. The All-Star third baseman reflected on relationships, memories, and the city that became home for his family.
“I want to start by thanking the Cardinals organization, Mr. DeWitt, and John Mozeliak for trading for me back in 2021. To Chaim, we didn’t get a chance to work together for very long, but in the short amount of time we did, you’ve been respectful and easy to talk to. I appreciate it.
A big thank you to all the coaches, past and present, for all you’ve done for me. I know you were always grinding for me, always there with me, and I appreciate it more than you know.
To the trainers and weight room staff — thank you for everything. I wouldn’t have been able to play as much as I did without you guys helping me prepare and coming up with new ideas to help me continue to grow.
Cardinals PR staff — you guys are the best, and I appreciate you understanding me. I know I was a little shy when we first met, but you kept at me, stayed with me, and protected me. Thank you for that.
Ernie, Walshy, and all the clubbies — you made my life so much easier, and I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done, not just for me, but for my whole family.
To all the behind-the-scenes people in St. Louis and Jupiter — those who support the players and their families, those who keep everyone safe, and those who keep the stadium running — you probably don’t hear it enough, but I am so grateful for all of your hard work and the joy you show doing it.
To my teammates throughout the last five seasons — I love you guys. Thank you for being there for me and pushing me. Taking the field with you has been an honor. Walking into a clubhouse with Goldy, Albert, Yadi, and Waino was surreal. You guys took my game to another level.
To my brothers Pedro, Hels, Siani, and my son Lars — thank you for keeping me young. Love you boys.
To my neighbors in Chesterfield — thank you for your love and support for me, my wife, and our kids. We started our family here, had both our babies here, and built a life in an incredible community. It means the world to us that you welcomed us into your lives.
And to the fans — I can’t thank you enough for the love you’ve shown me through the good and the bad. Your love for the Cardinals is special, and I always wanted to make you proud.
I remember when my wife and I had our daughter at Mercy, and I made a bad dad joke to the nurse that our daughter was ‘such a cry baby.’ She didn’t miss a beat and replied, ‘Kind of like her daddy was yesterday,’ after I had gotten thrown out in Chicago the night before. I loved it — because I know how much you care about your team and your city.
St. Louis is a really special place, and I truly thank God I had the opportunity to play here for you all.”