I mean, it's about as close as you can come to saying it without explicitly saying it. https://www.ibtimes.com/nolan-arenado-plans-stay-cardinals-opting-out-contract-unlikely-3147184#:~:text=The%20Colorado%20Rockies%20gave%20Arenado,will%20not%20be%20opting%20out. Arenado isn't even the one who pushed for the opt out in his contract, Bridich is.