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Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt's Fate Could Be Same As Ex-Yankees World Series Champ's

The St. Louis fan favorite is still available
Nate Hagerty|
Jul 21, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Jul 21, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have seemingly moved on from fan-favorite Paul Goldschmidt after spending six seasons together, which resulted in just four playoff wins.

The potential future Hall of Fame candidate is searching the free-agent market for the first him in his highly decorated career this winter. After enduring his worst season at the plate this year, it'll be interesting to see where Goldschmidt signs.

A recent prediction for Goldschmidt's future has him paired with a former New York Yankees slugger, adding lineup depth and two Gold Glove options at first base to whoever they might sign with.

"(Anthony) Rizzo dealt with injuries all season, batting just .228 with eight home runs and an 81 OPS+," The Athletic's Jim Bowden wrote Sunday when listing out the top remaining free agents. "He’s still a plus defender at first base and a leader in the clubhouse. Rizzo, 35, might have one more year left; perhaps a platoon with Paul Goldschmidt somewhere could make sense for him."

Unfortunately for Rizzo, the two previous seasons haven't been the kindest to his career stats, resulting in the Yankees declining the three-time All-Star's $17 million club option for 2025.

Goldschmidt and Rizzo have been two of the league's most prolific first basemen since debuting 14 years ago. However, their offensive performances have regressed since both sluggers logged two of their best seasons in 2022.

Having Goldschmidt and Rizzo on the same roster would allow both aging veterans to rest more frequently, possibly helping produce more positive results at the plate for both four-time Gold Glove defenders.

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Nate Hagerty joined “Inside The Cardinals” as a content creator to spread knowledge about his favorite childhood team. A hometown native of Boston, Hagerty chose at an early age of six years old to follow the St. Louis Cardinals. The miraculous season of 04’ for the Red Sox did not deter Hagerty from rooting against his hometown team, nor did it in 2013 against the Red Birds. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Inside The Cardinals, please reach out to Scott Neville: nevilles@merrimack.edu 

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