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The Athletic named Paul Goldschmidt as their Least Valuable Player in the NL this season. How did he lose it so quickly at 36? His career high 177 OPS+ 2 years ago shriveled to a career-low 95 this year. Is it time for him to retire?

His slash line this year - .241/.299/.406 for a .705 OPS. About the same that Josh Bell had when Miami waived him.
 

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The Athletic named Paul Goldschmidt as their Least Valuable Player in the NL this season. How did he lose it so quickly at 36? His career high 177 OPS+ 2 years ago shriveled to a career-low 95 this year. Is it time for him to retire?

His slash line this year - .241/.299/.406 for a .705 OPS. About the same that Josh Bell had when Miami waived him.
Yes...he should retire or - return to the DBacks for a swan song farewell tour as DH/1B in 2025. But he really belongs in St. Louis - where old ballplayers go to die under the MO and OliPad regime. St. Louis is a once proud franchise turned to dust by MO Mozeliak as the GM.
 

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Only 7 players batted over .300 this season, with a 8th possible with a good day.

Only 12 player with at least 100 RBIs, with 5 or so more possible after today.

Only 4 players over 40 HRs with 3 sitting at 39.

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Otani is 1st in HRs, 2nd in average and 1st in RBIs. He has a legit shot at the triple crown with a .310 average.

Marte is 4th in HRs, 6th in average and 10th in RBIs.

Is this a down year overall for offense or are we starting to see the end of the super stars and seeing more well rounded teams?
 
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MLB announced it will produce and distribute Guardians, Twins and Brewers games next season. They join the Padres, Diamondbacks and Rockies, who are also under MLB’s umbrella. The Rangers decided not to go with Diamond Sports Group and are considering local media options.
 

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