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Maybe the failed Juan Soto pursuit and the acquisitions of Max Fried and Devin Williams stole the headlines of the\u00a0New York Yankees\u2018 offseason. Fair enough\u2014those moves, or the lack thereof, shaped the team\u2019s winter in a big way.<\/p>\n

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But let\u2019s not overlook the fact that the Yankees added not one, but two former MVPs in Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt. Bellinger took home the honor in 2019, and Goldschmidt was crowned in 2022. These guys aren\u2019t just big names; they\u2019re proven stars, even if their most recent campaigns weren\u2019t up to their usual standards.<\/p>\n

Bellinger and Goldschmidt Will Play With A Chip On Their Shoulders<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Both are coming off somewhat underwhelming 2024 seasons, but baseball has a funny way of reminding people why certain players have hardware on their mantels. When healthy and locked in, Bellinger and Goldschmidt can still take over a game.<\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, Bellinger took a moment to tip his cap to his new teammate, someone who has been the epitome of consistency since his Arizona days and continued that trend in St. Louis:<\/p>\n

\u201cPaul is a pro\u2019s pro,\u201d Bellinger said of Goldschmidt\u00a0via YES Network. That\u2019s a guy who has been consistent throughout his whole career defensively, and sneakily a really good baserunner. The offense speaks for itself. He is a guy that expects a lot of himself, a tremendous player.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rizzo Replacement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Goldschmidt is set to take over at first base for the Yankees in 2025, replacing Anthony Rizzo. The 37-year-old signed a one-year deal and will look to prove he still has something left in the tank. Last season, he hit 22 home runs across 154 games, posting a league-average 100 wRC+. That\u2019s a dip from his career mark of 139 wRC+, but dismissing a hitter of his caliber would be unwise.<\/p>\n

If Goldschmidt can even land in the 100-110 wRC+ range, the Yankees will be getting an upgrade compared to what they\u2019ve seen from Rizzo and their other first basemen in recent seasons. The decline is real\u2014it happens to every player\u2014but the Yankees are betting that playing for a World Series contender might bring out the best in him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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