The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it clear that Paul Goldschmidt is available to be traded. Here are a few landing spots for America’s First Baseman.
It’s almost unfathomable to think that the Arizona Diamondbacks, who led the NL West for 125 games in 2018, have actually floated the idea of trading not just one of their best players, but two. According to reports Paul Goldschmidt and Zach Greinke are available to be traded.
According to Bob Nightengale, not only is it not unfathomable, it’s rather likely.
The #Dbacks aren't bothering to hide it, they are extensively shopping Greinke, who had fabulous season once again, but realize they will have to pay portion of the remaining $104.5 million remaining in his contract. Be interesting if they packaged Greinke and Goldschmidt.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 16, 2018
It seems as though the Diamondbacks see this as an opportunity to unload a ton of money in exchange for top prospects. In fact, Zach Greinke is owed an average of $34.8 million over the next three seasons and Paul Goldschmidt is owed $14.5 for next season. While the chances that the D’Backs will be able to unload Greinke for a top prospect is unlikely, Goldschmidt should start to garner plenty of attention moving forward.
On Monday, rumors started to swirl over potential trades for Goldschmidt, which led me to begin speculating where he might land
Let’s start with “The Realistic Options.”