Paul Goldschmidt Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Paul Goldschmidt.
NL Notes: Realmuto, Dodgers, Braves, Markakis, Cardinals, Gray
2019/01/nl-rumors-realmuto-dodgers-braves-markakis-cardinals-gray.htmlSigning Paul Goldschmidt to an extension could be a bit more complicated for the Cardinals than many would think, as Mark Saxon of The Athletic explores in his latest column (subscription required). … Goldschmidt has already signed what turned out to be one exceptionally team-friendly extension, and as the former union representative for the D-backs, he takes particular umbrage with team owners' increasing reluctance toward spending in free agency.
DeWitt: Cardinals Interested In Long-Term Deal With Paul Goldschmidt
2019/01/dewitt-cardinals-interested-in-long-term-deal-with-paul-goldschmidt.htmlmade clear that the organization has serious interest in keeping newly acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt beyond the coming campaign. … Mozeliak did say that the first step would be to allow Goldschmidt to settle in with the club in Spring Training.
Central Notes: Machado, Cardinals, Reds, Zimmer
2019/01/central-notes-machado-cardinals-reds-zimmer.htmlThe Cardinals have yet to hold any extension talks with Paul Goldschmidt, Marcell Ozuna, or Michael Wacha, GM Michael Girsch told Rick Hummel of the St. … Since Goldschmidt has yet to play a game in a Cards uniform, it would be very surprising to see him ink an extension before getting a chance to test the open market.
NL Central Notes: Goldschmidt, Graveman, Reds, Santana
2018/12/cardinals-rumors-paul-goldschmidt-extension.htmlLouis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals believe they have a sense of what it would take to extend recently acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as well as the ability to make a "strong, market-right offer" to the slugger. … A five-year extension offer from the team "would look something like five-years, $150 million," per Goold, who suggests that it's possible that the Cards could tweak an offer to technically be for six years and subsequently include a bump in Goldschmidt's 2019 salary.
Quick Hits: Perez, Luzardo, D’Backs
2018/12/quick-hits-perez-luzardo-dbacks.htmlLargely compiled by former assistant GM Bryan Minniti, two of the plan's main components involved trading Paul Goldschmidt and exploring an extension with shortstop Jean Segura, which created an immediate contrast to what the D'Backs actually did when Stewart was replaced by current GM Mike Hazen --- Segura was the one dealt as part of a noteworthy trade with the Mariners, while Goldschmidt was kept in the fold for two more seasons, leading the Snakes to a postseason berth in 2017. … "There is interest on both sides for a reunion" between the Indians and left-hander Oliver Perez, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports, though Hoynes doesn't expect a deal (if any) to happen for at least a month.
Trade Rumors: Rockies, Santana, Castellanos, Jays, Pirates, Realmuto
2018/12/trade-rumors-rockies-santana-castellanos-jays-pirates-realmuto.htmlIn other first base news, Bridich also said the Rockies checked in with the Diamondbacks about Paul Goldschmidt prior to Goldschmidt being dealt to the Cardinals. … It seems like it may have been a short conversation, as the D'Backs "made it clear" that Goldschmidt wouldn't be dealt to the Rockies.
Astros Notes: Kikuchi, Abreu, Goldschmidt
2018/12/astros-notes-kikuchi-abreu-goldschmidt.htmlBukauskas in talks with the Diamondbacks about Paul Goldschmidt, before Arizona sent Goldschmidt to the Cardinals. … Louis offered the D'Backs (namely Luke Weaver and Carson Kelly) for Goldschmidt.
Poll: Grading The Goldschmidt Trade
2018/12/poll-grading-the-goldschmidt-trade.htmlFirst baseman Paul Goldschmidt, he of the career .297/.398/.532 line, was one of the most coveted assets on the offseason trade market. … Goldschmidt, of course, is entering the final year of a contract that will pay him just $14.5MM in 2019.
Cardinals Acquire Paul Goldschmidt
2018/12/diamondbacks-trade-paul-goldschmidt-cardinals.htmlRather, both the Cardinals and Diamondbacks have announced that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been traded from Arizona to St. … Goldschmidt, 31, is heading into his final season of club control and stands to earn $14.5MM next season before reaching free agency next winter.
Latest On Paul Goldschmidt, Zack Greinke
2018/11/diamondbacks-trade-rumors-zack-greinke-paul-goldschmidt.htmlThe Phillies and Diamondbacks had recent talks about a trade centered around Paul Goldschmidt, tweets Jayson Stark of The Athletic, but talks crumbled when the Phils tried to include Carlos Santana in the deal. … It's somewhat of a surprise to see the Phils linked to Goldschmidt.
Olney’s Latest: Goldy, Yanks, Astros, Pollock, Brantley, Cutch, Mariners
2018/11/olneys-latest-goldy-yanks-astros-pollock-brantley-cutch-mariners.htmlIt's unclear whether the Diamondbacks will trade their franchise player, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, though Buster Olney of ESPN (subscription required) hears from rival evaluators that they are "intent" on dealing the 31-year-old. … While Goldschmidt has consistently been one of the majors' best players during his career, it's unlikely the Diamondbacks would receive a significant haul in exchange for his final year of team control, observes Olney, who notes that most contenders aren't seeking a first baseman.
Cardinals Notes: Goldschmidt, Outfield, Bader
2018/11/cardinals-notes-goldschmidt-outfield-bader.htmlThe club "has spoken" with the Diamondbacks about Paul Goldschmidt, says Goold, though the 31-year-old might be a disjointed fit on an already-unbalanced roster. … Goldschmidt, for his part, hasn't played a single inning at a position other than first base in his MLB career thus far, and the club's corner-outfield spots are already manned by high-profile acquisitions in Marcell Ozuna and Dexter Fowler, the latter of whom is owed nearly $48MM over the next three seasons.
Quick Hits: Padres, Rule 5, Twins
2018/11/quick-hits-padres-rule-5-twins.htmlOne path they are unlikely to traverse is trading for a one-year rental like Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt.
Trade & Free Agent Rumors: Dodgers, Indians, Phils, Harvey, Goldschmidt, Brantley
2018/11/dodgers-trade-rumors-indians-pitching-yan-gomes.htmlThe Twins checked in on Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, tweets Jon Morosi of MLB.com, though the report describes the talks as "preliminary." While Minnesota has an obvious opening at first base following the retirement of Joe Mauer, though, Dan Hayes of The Athletic downplays the possibility of a Goldschmidt pursuit for Minnesota (Twitter link); Hayes notes that the Twins did make some form of inquiry but adds that this "doesn't appear to be a path the Twins will go down." The fit is obvious, but Arizona's asking price on the perennial MVP candidate will be quite high, and he's a free agent after the 2019 season.
Trade Chatter: Segura, Goldschmidt, Astros, Gomes
2018/11/trade-chatter-segura-goldschmidt-astros-gomes.htmlTrade talks involving Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, meanwhile have seemingly yet to get going in earnest. … Even in a trade scenario, the team will have to decide whether to try to use Goldschmidt as a vehicle to shed salary (by attaching another contract) or recoup talent.
Quick Hits: Stroman, Goldschmidt, Orioles, Mariners
2018/11/quick-hits-stroman-goldschmidt-orioles-mariners.htmlThe greater existential hurdle that Hazen needs to clear this winter is the question of whether to trade star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. … The consensus “smart baseball move” is to trade him, but there's more than just baseball to consider in trading a club icon as locally popular as Goldschmidt.
Market Notes: Yankees, Padres, Gray, Athletics, Cards
2018/11/gm-meetings-notes-yankees-goldschmidt-mariners-indians-kluber-carrasco-paxton-sonny-gray-trade-rumors-padres-athleticss.htmlThough the Yankees seem unsettled at first base, Jon Heyman of Fancred reports that they haven't reached out to the Diamondbacks on slugger Paul Goldschmidt.
NL Central Rumors: Reds, Cubs’ Bullpen, Cardinals
2018/11/nl-central-rumors-reds-cubs-bullpen-cardinals.htmlGoold adds that the trade market could present numerous alternatives, with players like Paul Goldschmidt potentially being made available on the trade market. … The D-backs are reportedly open to entertaining offers for key players, and with just one year and $14.5MM remaining on his contract, it's only natural that Goldschmidt's name will be bandied about the rumor mill over the next few months as teams try to pry the perennial MVP candidate away from Arizona.
Diamondbacks Exercise Club Option Over Paul Goldschmidt
2018/10/diamondbacks-exercise-club-option-over-paul-goldschmidt.htmlIn news that will come as no surprise, the Diamondbacks have exercised their club option over first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com (via Twitter). … Though the Snakes will be more than pleased to control Goldschmidt at this price tag, it's a bit of a bittersweet moment.
NL Notes: Schoop, Escobar, Diamondbacks, Kang, Pirates
2018/10/brewers-rumors-nontender-jonathan-schoop.htmlJake Lamb could head to first base in the event of an oft-speculated Paul Goldschmidt deal, Buchanan notes, or Escobar could find regular work at shortstop should Nick Ahmed be moved.
Poll: Paul Goldschmidt’s Future
2018/10/poll-paul-goldschmidts-future.htmlEven though he still has another year of team control remaining, superstar first baseman Paul Goldschmidt - a Diamondback since they chose him in the eighth round of the 2009 draft - may be in his final days with the club. … In the event those factors do lead to a teardown in the desert, the logical move may be to at least gauge interest in the 31-year-old Goldschmidt.
Latest On D-backs’ Offseason Plans
2018/10/diamondbacks-trade-rumors-paul-goldschmidt-robbie-ray.htmlPollock and Patrick Corbin, set to hit free agency while other key players like Paul Goldschmidt and Robbie Ray inch closer to the open market, the D-backs will at least gauge trade interest in their roster early in the offseason before plotting a course, GM Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. … There's been plenty of speculation about a rebuild in Phoenix, where the D-backs stand to lose both Pollock and Corbin this winter and will see Goldschmidt reach free agency following the 2019 season.
Top Five Trade Candidates: NL West
2018/09/top-five-trade-candidates-nl-west.htmlPaul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks: Goldschmidt, 31, has rebounded from an awful start to the season to yet again place himself among the league's best: his 145 wRC+ almost exactly mirrors his career average, and his 5.1 fWAR is the fourth consecutive season in which he's eclipsed the 5.0 mark. … The mid-market club is still saddled, too, by Zack Greinke's behemoth deal, and doesn't figure to fit both Goldschmidt - who'll hit free agency after the club picks up his $14.5MM option for '19 - and the veteran hurler on the books without severely compromising the team's flexibility moving forward.
NL West Notes: Goldschmidt, Desmond, Rockies, Hill
2018/05/nl-west-notes-goldschmidt-desmond-rockies-hill.htmlWhile still technically an above-average run creator (105 wRC+) this season, Paul Goldschmidt is suffering through an uncharacteristically long slump, hitting just .216/.347/.388 with four homers over his first 167 plate appearances. … As Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic notes, Goldschmidt's soft-contact rate is much higher than his career average, as is his percentage of swinging-and-missing fastballs in the strike zone.
NL West Notes: Lucchesi, Turner, Souza, D-backs
2018/03/nl-west-notes-lucchesi-turner-souza-d-backs.htmlThe key question, perhaps, is whether the organization can find common ground on a second extension with Paul Goldschmidt.