D-backs discussed Paul Goldschmidt with Astros, Rays
The Arizona Diamondbacks had serious discussions with the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros in trading Paul Goldschmidt.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros relief pitcher Luke Gregerson, as shortstop Marwin Gonzalez stands near second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Three teams were considered to be in “serious discussions” with the D-backs to acquire Paul Goldschmidt, according to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro, who said the teams were the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays.
Of course, a trade came to fruition with St. Louis.
The D-backs dealt Goldschmidt in exchange for three players and a compensatory draft pick on Wednesday, ending the Arizona tenure of a first baseman who was undoubtedly the best homegrown player in the franchise’s history.
It’s unclear what the return would’ve been had the 31-year-old gone to Tampa Bay or Houston.
Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star, attended high school in The Woodlands, Texas, a suburb on the north side of Houston. He went to college at Texas State University, from which he was drafted by the D-backs in 2009. The New York Times wrote that Goldschmidt was at a 2005 NLCS game in a series that the Astros would eventually win, coincidentally over the Cardinals, sending Houston to the World Series.
The first basemen at the top of the Astros’ and Rays’ depth charts are Yuli Gurriel and Jake Bauers, respectively.
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Palmer also overthrew what would have easily been 3 long completions to John Brown and Michael Floyd. Should have been 6 both times to Floyd on that drive, too. Glad it's still preseason so they can review the tape and make their corrections. Liked what I saw from our defense.
Just one of those days... (they'll be fine)
Not a lot of scheming from the D but they played very well. Our O struggled with drops & some missed route but I can deal with that because we avoided the big injuries. I look forward to seeing our team get after it this season! People will be surprised how much Larry Foote will remind you of Karlos Dansby, they are very similar in their playing styles. I want to see how we can make up for the loss of D-Wash, I believe Bishop & Minter can handle it but still some big cleats to fill. I look forward to seeing our youth get after it in the Secondary this season!