Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Gives 6-Word Verdict on Aaron Judge.

Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Gives 6-Word Verdict on Aaron Judge.

The newest New York Yankees signee Paul Goldschmidt discussed his relationship with Aaron Judge on January 2.
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Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Gives 6-Word Verdict on Aaron Judge
The newest New York Yankees signee Paul Goldschmidt discussed his relationship with Aaron Judge on January 2.
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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images / Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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On December 21, it was announced that the New York Yankees had signed 2022 NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million deal.

Given that two of the most compelling questions for the Yankees’ offseason were who was going to play first base for them and who could help replace what New York would lose by Juan Soto signing with the Mets, the Yankees bringing Goldschmidt (who spent the past six seasons of his MLB tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals) on board provided some clarity.
Goldschmidt’s virtual introductory press conference occurred on January 2. At one point, he was asked his opinion about his new teammate and 2024 AL MVP Aaron Judge.

“You know, I don’t know him extremely well, it’s not like we’ve played together. But I got the opportunity to meet him and stay in touch with him, and I know it was written how we got together a few years ago and hit,” Goldschmidt said, per an X post from SNY. “That’s something I’ve always tried to do, find great hitters or great players and coaches, and just try to seek them out and try to learn from them.

“So that was great. A few years ago, him and I were able to meet up for a day, have lunch, hit together,” Goldschmidt continued. “A few other guys were there, LeMahieu was there, so that was great. And then we’ve just stayed in touch. He’s one of the best hitters in the world, maybe the best hitter. And as a right-handed power hitter, a guy that I’m very very excited to play with and get to see him work every day.
When the New York Yankees acquired Fernando Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds, they added significant swing-and-miss stuff to their bullpen, but it came at the expense of catching depth.

In the trade, they sent veteran catcher Jose Trevino to Cincinnati. Trevino, an All-Star and Platinum Glove winner in 2022, saw his 2023 season derailed by injuries before settling into a backup role behind AL Rookie of the Year finalist Austin Wells in 2024. While the Yankees did bring in another catcher, Alex Jackson, through the trade, he is far from a guaranteed fit as the primary backup in 2025.
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