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The New York Yankees reportedly have eyes at no cost agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
Based on John Denton, Mark Feinsand and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, “the Yankees’ curiosity in including veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is quickly rising,” particularly after free agent possibility Christian Walker as a substitute signed with the Houston Astros.
Because the MLB.com report added, Goldschmidt’s “potential presence in New York might have a robust affect on former teammate Nolan Arenado waiving his no-trade clause and agreeing to play for the Yankees if New York pursues a commerce with St. Louis for the 10-time Gold Glove winner. The Yankees approached the Cardinals earlier this offseason a couple of deal for Arenado, sources stated, however they have been rebuffed as a result of St. Louis had no real interest in taking over the contract of veteran right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman.”
That might be a pleasant mixture of additives for the Yankees after the workforce misplaced Juan Soto in free company to the New York Mets this winter.
Goldschmidt, 37, hit .245 with 22 homers, 65 RBI and a .716 OPS in 2024. The seven-time All-Star and former NL MVP is not one of many prime hitters in baseball, however he would offer a minor improve at first base for the Bronx Bombers.
Jon Heyman @JonHeyman
Paul Goldschmidt anticipated to decide on a workforce quickly. Yankees have an interest. Different potential suits embody AZ SF SEA and NYM. Pluses: Strong 2nd half of 2024 after uncharacteristic begin, glorious general résumé, nice in clubhouse, very brief time period.
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Bob Nightengale @BNightengale
Whereas the Yankees nonetheless are displaying sturdy curiosity in 1B Paul Goldschmidt, there’s loads of competitors:
The Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals and New York Mets are all engaged in talks with Goldschmidt, too.
Stephen Meyer @StephenMeyerRDC
Goldschmidt simply feels quite a bit just like the outdated #Yankees strikes for Lance Berkman, Kevin Youkilis, Beltran, Ichiro, and so on.
Positive, generally you catch a quick second in time of the previous celebrity, however age at all times wins. This isn’t the transfer.
Ditto for Arenado at third base, which in flip would permit the workforce to transition Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base. The 33-year-old Arenado hit .272 with 16 homers, 71 RBI and a .719 OPS in 2024, arguably his worst season since his rookie marketing campaign again in 2013.
If the Yankees responded to the lack of Soto by including Goldschmidt and Arenado to their trio of big-name additions already this winter—Max Fried, Cody Bellinger and Devin Williams—it might be a stable offseason.
The MLB.com report famous that Goldschmidt’s need to signal a multi-year deal has confirmed to be a “sticking level” in negotiations, nonetheless, which might in the end hinder their shot at Arenado as nicely.