Paul Goldschmidt Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Paul Goldschmidt.
NL West Notes: Hand, Padres, Longoria, Goldschmidt
2018/01/nl-west-notes-hand-padres-longoria-goldschmidt.htmlThere hasn't been as much talk about an eventual extension for Paul Goldschmidt as in past offseasons amongst Diamondbacks executives, which makes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic wonder if the team is "subtly preparing for the possibility of life without Goldschmidt. … Not that they’re expecting to move on; just that they might have to." Goldschmidt is slated to earn $11MM in 2018 and the D'Backs hold a $14.5MM club option for 2019 that seems like a lock to be exercised.
Giancarlo Stanton Wins National League MVP Award
2017/11/giancarlo-stanton-national-league-mvp.htmlJoey Votto of the Reds came in a very close second; Paul Goldschmidt of the D-Backs rounds out the top three in the National League. … Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon of the Rockies joined Goldschmidt in receiving top consideration on multiple ballots, ultimately placing fourth…
NL Notes: Goldschmidt, Cozart, Snitker, Panik
2017/09/nl-notes-goldschmidt-cozart-snitker-panik.htmlThere are "hints" that the D-backs plan to try locking up MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt to a longer-term deal, writes Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports in his latest NL Notes column. … Goldschmidt will earn $11MM in 2018 and has an easy-call $14.5MM club option ($2MM buyout) for the 2019 campaign on his contract as well.
NL Injury Notes: Imhof, Goldschmidt, Ahmed, Carpenter, Fedde
2017/09/nl-injury-notes-imhof-goldschmidt-ahmed-carpenter-fedde.htmlThe Diamondbacks are awaiting the results of an MRI on the right elbow of star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic writes. … Goldschmidt himself suggests he's not too concerned about the discomfort he has experienced in the joint -- he describes it as tightness that recedes once he has loosened up -- though the team is surely wise to take a proactive approach with such a key player.
NL Notes: Diamondbacks, Braves, Mets, Stubbs
2017/03/nl-notes-diamondbacks-braves-mets-stubbs.htmlThe Diamondbacks drafted both Paul Goldschmidt and A.J. … If the Snakes don't contend this season -- and that doesn't appear particularly likely after a disappointing 2016 -- the team could begin considering dealing Goldschmidt, Pollock or Zack Greinke.
NL Notes: Diamondbacks, Phillips, Cards, Mets
2017/02/nl-notes-diamondbacks-phillips-cards-mets.htmlIf the Diamondbacks endure another non-contending season and decide to enter a rebuild, they might have to consider trading their two best players - first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and center fielder A.J. … Goldschmidt and Pollock are running out of team control (three and two years remaining, respectively), and it would behoove the Diamondbacks to somehow replenish a farm system that ESPN's Keith Law ranks as the majors' worst (subscription required/recommended).
Paul Goldschmidt Switches Agencies
2016/07/paul-goldschmidt-switches-agencies-2.htmlDiamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has hired Excel Sports Management as representation, reports Robert Murray of Today's Knuckleball. … Goldschmidt, an eighth-round pick in 2009, became one of baseball's preeminent stars during his second full season - 2013 - when he hit .302/.401/.551 with 36 home runs, stole 15 bases and accounted for 6.2 fWAR in 710 plate appearances.
Diamondbacks Notes: Window, Goldschmidt, Pollock
2016/03/diamondbacks-notes-window-goldschmidt-pollock.htmlThe team has a window over the next few years while Paul Goldschmidt and A.J. … DBacks executives compare Goldschmidt to former Cardinals star Albert Pujols, writes Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic.
D’Backs Notes: Goldschmidt, Watson, Pitching
2015/09/dbacks-goldschmidt-extension.htmlStewart told Bowden and Duquette (audio link) that he thinks it's unlikely that Paul Goldschmidt or his team will approach him about an extension this offseason. … would like to get a long-term deal done with Goldschmidt and Stewart plans on talking to his camp to get a "lay of the land" and figure out what kind of deal they're seeking.
Heyman’s Latest: Jays, Goldschmidt, Teheran, Chen, Epstein, Gordon, Gray
2015/08/paul-goldschmidt-extension-diamondbacks.htmlPaul Goldschmidt is under team control through 2019, but the D-Backs will attempt to extend him further this offseason, per GM Dave Stewart. … I imagine the price tag there will be extraordinary, as Goldschmidt has gone from rising talent to unequivocal superstardom since signing his initial extension with Arizona.
Heyman’s Latest: Padres/Reds, Gausman, Cubs, Rox, Cespedes, Marlins
2015/08/heymans-latest-padresreds-gausman-cubs-rox-cespedes-marlins.htmlHeyman lists their priorities as: a closer, a starting pitcher (someone below the tier of Johnny Cueto/David Price) and a bat to slot behind Paul Goldschmidt in the order.
Reactions To The Padres’ Decision Not To Sell
2015/08/reactions-to-the-padres-decision-not-to-sell.htmlOne of the most discussed aspects of the Padres' decision not to sell was that they asked the Diamondbacks for Paul Goldschmidt in return for Craig Kimbrel, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic writes. … D-backs GM mentioned the Goldschmidt discussion on KTAR-AM and clarified it later.
NL Notes: Duda, Cueto, Tomas, Braves, Diamondbacks
2015/04/nl-notes-duda-cueto-tomas-braves-diamondbacks.htmlThe Diamondbacks may have one of the least talented clubs in baseball, but the presence of Paul Goldschmidt, Archie Bradley, Tony La Russa, and low expectations are reasons for hope in the desert, opines Dan Bickley of The Arizona Republic.
West Notes: Goldschmidt, Angels, Sizemore, Dodgers
2014/08/west-notes-goldschmidt-angels-sizemore-dodgers.htmlDiamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt is likely out the rest of the season after being hit in the hand by Pirates reliever Ernesto Frieri, AZCentral.com's Nick Piecoro tweets. … After finishing second in NL MVP balloting in 2013, Goldschmidt was in the midst of a strong follow-up season, batting .300/.396/.542 in 479 plate appearances.
D’backs Unwilling To Trade Miley, Owings, Pollock, Others
2014/07/dbacks-unwilling-to-trade-miley-owings-pollock-others.htmlPollock, Paul Goldschmidt, Patrick Corbin, Archie Bradley and Braden Shipley.
NL West Notes: Kemp, Kuroda, Goldschmidt, Rox
2011/10/nl-west-notes-kemp-kuroda-goldschmidt-rox.htmlThe Diamondbacks, winners of the NL West in 2011, have pushed the Brewers to a decisive fifth game in the NLDS, and they may not have gotten there without the help of rookie slugger Paul Goldschmidt. … The Diamondbacks were awarded an August waiver claim on White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko, two sources tell Bob Nightengale of USA Today, but trade discussions didn't progress, as the South Siders were targeting Goldschmidt, whom the Snakes weren't interested in trading.
Quick Hits: Freese, Podsednik, Jurrjens, Goldschmidt
2013/02/quick-hits-freese.htmlDiamondbacks GM Kevin Towers says he approached Paul Goldschmidt about a long-term deal but the 25-year-old wanted to wait before talking about it, tweets Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Diamondbacks Notes: Goldschmidt, Hill, Prado
2013/02/diamondbacks-notes-goldschmidt-hill-prado.htmlDiamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers revealed this weekend that he approached first baseman Paul Goldschmidt about the possibility of signing a long-term extension.
NL West Notes: Goldschmidt, Kershaw, Crawford
2013/02/nl-west-notes-kershaw-crawford-goldschmidt-bond.htmlGoldschmidt turned down the club's initial attempt to negotiate a few weeks ago, telling GM Kevin Towers that he wanted more time to establish value.
NL Notes: Goldschmidt, McCann, Nationals, Stewart
2013/03/nl-notes-goldschmidt-mccann-nationals-stewart.htmlDiamondbacks GM Kevin Towers says he has discussed a contract extension with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, according to AZCentral.com's Nick Piecoro.
Diamondbacks, Goldschmidt Discussing Extension
2013/03/diamondbacks-goldschmidt-discussing-extension.htmlThe Diamondbacks are in the midst of negotiating a long-term contract with Paul Goldschmidt's representatives at SFX, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (on Twitter).
Diamondbacks Notes: Goldschmidt, Towers, Delgado
2013/03/diamondbacks-notes-goldschmidt-towers-delgado.htmlKennedy and Goldschmidt are under the Diamondbacks' control through the 2015 and 2017 seasons, respectively.
Diamondbacks Extend Paul Goldschmidt
2013/03/diamondbacks-paul-goldschmidt-agree-to-extension.htmlThe Diamondbacks have confirmed the extension of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt via a team press release. … Goldschmidt is now under contract with the Diamondbacks through 2018.
West Notes: Freiman, Goldschmidt, Borbon
2013/03/west-notes-freiman-goldschmidt-borbon.htmlDiamondbacks GM Kevin Towers says the biggest hangup during negotiations of the Paul Goldschmidt extension was the team option at the end, AZCentral.com's Nick Piecoro writes.
Quick Hits: Cardinals, Goldschmidt, Upton, Baker
2013/05/quick-hits-cardinals-goldschmidt-marlins-baker-stats.htmlGoldschmidt took a .977 OPS into Saturday's game, and as Piecoro notes, the Diamondbacks' five-year, $32MM extension (with an option on a sixth year) with their first baseman is looking like a major bargain.