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The New York Yankees have done an admirable job moving on from losing superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency by signing Max Fried and trading for Cody Bellinger and Devin Williams.
The moves didn’t stop there, as the team recently made what one analyst described as a “smart deal” on Saturday to add more depth to the lineup.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi spoke about the Yankees’ signing of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on Saturday, saying, “It’s an exceptionally smart deal by the Yankees, and it’s also a great landing spot for Paul Goldschmidt.”
“It’s an exceptionally smart deal by the Yankees and it’s also a great landing spot for Paul Goldschmidt…”@MattYallofMLB & @jonmorosi discuss the former NL MVP’s reported one-year deal with the reigning AL champs. pic.twitter.com/dmJYqxlqgC
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Morosi reminded everyone that Goldschmidt won the NL MVP two years ago and believes he’ll help lengthen the lineup and provide even more protection for Aaron Judge.
Goldschmidt received a 1-year deal for $12.5 million and will take over for Anthony Rizzo as the team’s everyday first baseman.
Goldschmidt is coming off the worst year of his career and posted just a .716 OPS for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024, but one thing he certainly brings that Rizzo didn’t is good health.
Aside from the 2020 COVID season, Goldschmidt has played at least 150 games every season since 2015.
Rizzo missed more than 52 games in the last two years, so having more stability at the position should be a huge win for the Yankees.
New York reportedly had interest in Christian Walker before he signed a 3-year deal with the Houston Astros, but the 2022 MVP isn’t a bad consolation prize.
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Publish date : 2025-01-09 15:11:02
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