“I Do My Games”: Nolan Arenado Speaks from the Heart
In the wake of a shocking trade that sent Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the baseball world is still catching its breath. While fans, analysts, and players alike are scrambling to understand the ripple effects of the blockbuster move, one voice cuts through the noise with clarity and calm: Nolan Arenado himself.
At a press conference just hours after the news broke, Arenado stood in front of the media—not as a man broken by change, but as one grounded in principle. With emotion in his voice and honesty in his eyes, he began simply:
“I do my games.”
The phrase may seem simple on the surface, but it carried the weight of a decade-long career built on grit, consistency, and a relentless love for the game. Arenado elaborated:
“I show up, I play hard, and I give everything I’ve got between those lines. That’s what I’ve always done. No matter what happens behind the scenes, no matter where I end up—just know I gave you everything. I don’t play for headlines. I play for the love of the game, and for the fans who believed in me.”
The moment was raw, powerful, and quintessentially Nolan. It was a message not just to the press or his new team, but to the thousands of Cardinals fans who had cheered for him over the past three seasons. It was also a quiet message to the critics and doubters: he never stopped being the player he promised to be.
Leaving St. Louis: A Tough Goodbye
Arenado didn’t shy away from talking about the pain of leaving St. Louis. “It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to wear that jersey,” he said. “The people, the fans, the city—they embraced me. And I gave them everything I had.”
While rumors of discontent and frustration with the front office swirled for months, Arenado refused to throw anyone under the bus. Instead, he took the high road, thanking the Cardinals for the opportunity and expressing gratitude for the memories they created together.
“I’m not bitter,” he said. “That’s baseball. It’s a business, and I understand that. But what I hope people remember is that I never took a day off—not in my heart, not in my effort.”
A New Chapter in Los Angeles
Now headed to a Dodgers team hungry for another World Series title, Arenado’s focus has already shifted to the next challenge.
“I’m here to win,” he said with conviction. “That’s what it’s always been about for me. I’m not here for the glitz or the glamor. I’m here to work, to help this team, and to be part of something special.”
He praised the Dodgers’ organization, coaching staff, and roster depth, saying he was excited to join a group with so much talent and drive. But above all, he reiterated that his approach wouldn’t change.
“No matter what city I’m in, I do my games. I’ll always do my games.”
The Legacy of Nolan Arenado
Arenado’s story is one of consistency, intensity, and heart. He’s not the loudest player in the room, but when he speaks, people listen. His actions on the field have long spoken louder than words—but when the words do come, they carry meaning.
As one chapter closes and another begins, fans across the league are reminded why they respect Nolan Arenado so deeply. He doesn’t chase attention. He doesn’t fake it. He shows up. He works. He plays. He leads.
And, as he put it best—he does his games.