Yankees Viewed as Landing Spot For Future Hall of Fame Player

The New York Yankees might be a landing spot for a future Hall of Famer.

Apr 12, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first base Paul Goldschmidt (46) reacts / Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees are off to one of the best starts in baseball, sitting at 13-6 and atop the American League.

The team could be looking to get even better as they are an early favorite team to bring up in trade discussions.

One player that has recently been brought up is St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently mentioned the Yankees as a landing spot for the future Hall of Famer.

Goldschmidt is on a cold streak right now, but would still be a great add for almost any contending team. The best argument for adding the 36-year-old to their roster is that he would still be an instant upgrade over veteran Anthony Rizzo.

Rizzo has been on a consistent decline in New York and is not showing many signs of heating back up. His on-base plus slugging rate is down to .620 which is the worst mark since his rookie season with the San Diego Padres.

Goldschmidt was at least still playing at a relatively high level as recent as last season and won a Most Valuable Player Award just in 2022. History does point to the fact that he should be on an upward trend, even if he doesn't get back to being a .300 hitter this season.

It could also just be time for a new environment for Goldschmidt. The veteran doesn't have much to play for on a team that is not expected to contend in one of baseball's tougher divisions.

If Goldschmidt wants to make a World Series run, the Yankees seem like a good fit. It could be the final feather in his cap to secure a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Even if the Yankees don't attempt to trade for Goldschmidt, it wouldn't be too surprising to find them searching for a different replacement for Rizzo.