The $30 million toe in the water

Aging MLB stars like Nolan Arenado are finding ways to adapt to the changing game , despite the trend of younger players being signed to long-term contracts.

According to FanGraphs, MLB hitters who are 35 or older have combined to provvide just 5.6 WAR through the first third of the season.

This is a continuation of a trend that's accelerated over the past decade.

In the early 2000s, older stars were the norm in the big leagues, but that's changed with the rise of advanced analytics.

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Today's young stars have come of age in a game where velocity is king, and it's becoming tougher for older players to handle really good fastballs.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has found ways to keep veterans like Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy in his lineup, but he also acknowledges that the process is different for every player.

Some need to work out more, while others need to focus on their diet or sleep.

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Christian Walker has embraced getting older and enjoys analyzing his blood tests to identify vitamin deficiencies or inflammation .

He's fortunate that he's still able to help his team, but he knows that his age is a factor in his performance.

The changing game is making it tougher for older players to stay relevant, but it's not impossible .

Arenado and others are finding ways to adapt and stay relevant,even as the league becomes younger and younger.

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The key is to be willing to change the equation and adapt to the new realities of the game.

For now , these aging stars are still providing solid results, and it will be interesting to see how they continue to adapt to the changing game.