Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt Agree to Contract Extension

Paul Goldschmidt with Arizona Diamondbacks. Photo by Chris Brown/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9000031bb)

After being traded to St. Louis during the offseason, it already seems that Paul Goldschmidt wants to be a Cardinal for the long-term.

Goldschmidt, one of the top first basemen in all of baseball, has agreed to a 5-year, $130 million extension with his new team. The new deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.

The 31-year-old slugger spent the first eight seasons of his career as an Arizona Diamondback. Arizona traded him to the Cardinals in December of 2018 in exchange for Luke Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young, and a draft pick.

Goldschmidt’s current deal only runs through this season, but the new contract will give him a raise and also keep him in St. Louis for the long haul.

His list of accolades is impressive, having been named an All-Star in six consecutive seasons. He has also won a Silver Slugger award as the top offensive first basemen in the NL four times, including last season.

Goldschmidt is also heralded for his defensive skills at first place. He’s collected four Gold Glove awards during his career.

The Cardinals will be thrilled to have signed one of the best players in baseball to a long-term extension, and they expect Goldschmidt to be one of their team’s stars for a long time.

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