As Ken Rosenthal reported last night and Derrick Goold expounded upon, the Cardinals and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are finalizing details on a five year contract extension for $130 million. The extension begins at the end of this season, running from 2020 through 2024. It’s a pivotal move, one that should reward both the Cardinals and Goldschmidt handsomely.
Earning the Deal
Let’s take a look at what Goldschmidt will need to do to earn the deal first. Estimates for the cost of a win this off-season are approximately $9M to $9.