Paul Goldschmidt thanks Diamondbacks fans

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesFew events in team history have been so heartwrenching as the departure of Paul Goldschmidt for the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this off-season. But if it’s any consol;ation, it appears that Goldy will miss Arizona and the fans, as much as Arizona and the fans will miss him. He took out a full-page advert in the Arizona Republic today, thanking the team and its supporters for all they did during his time here.

Arizona, thank you

There is something incredibly special about the place where you first see your dreams come true. That’s what Arizona is to me, and man, is this place special. That makes it very hard to say goodbye.

As a community, you welcomed me and…