The New York Yankees remain hard at work retooling what was a World Series roster last season.
New York’s latest move was the signing of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, the National League MVP with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022, to a $12.5 million contract. While meaningful, inking the 37-year-old and seven-time All-Star is potentially a bigger deal because of the door it opens for the Yankees to add another quality infielder at a position of need.
Star third baseman Nolan Arenado spent the last four years alongside Goldschmidt in St. Louis and is among the best players potentially available on the trade market this offseason. The Yankees have already shown interest in Arenado, and MLB.com detailed how the team’s acquisition of its new first baseman could impact its pursuit of Arenado.
Arenado, 33, has three seasons remaining on his eight-year, $260 million deal.
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