MLB insider claims Paul Goldschmidt "more intriguing option" for Yankees over Alex Bregman, Christian Walker

According to MLB insider Robert Murray, the next best free agent for the New York Yankees could be Paul Goldschmidt, a 37-year-old first baseman free agent who is coming off a year hitting .245, 22 home runs and 65 RBIs.

On Thursday's "Baseball Insiders" podcast with Adam Weinrib, Murray discussed the next Yankees move and who among Alonso, Walker and Bregman makes more sense.

"If you look at a Bregman type or a Christian Walker type, they have the qualifying offers attached to them, which could hinder the chances of the Yankees pursuing them," Murray said (9:22 onwards).

"This, I think, makes Goldschmidt a more intriguing option. I’m sure having another aging first baseman is not exactly what Yankees fans want to hear right now, but he would be an upgrade over Anthony Rizzo. I think he’d be a really good addition. Him being in New York, in that ballpark, would be a good thing for him. So, we’ll see. But yeah, they’ve got plenty of options to consider here."

Paul Goldschmidt holding firm on contract desire amid Yankees rumors

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Paul Goldschmidt is eyeing a good contract, holding "firm" on the money. However, the team "haven't been willing to pay yet" the contract he desires.

Goldschmidt is being seen as a short-term asset signing to a one-year deal or at best, a two year deal. With free agents Pete Alonso and Christian Walker also playing the same position, the former Cardinals legend will have to settle in for teams that missed out on landing them.

The Yankees need to fill at least one infield spot, if not two and it has to be a handy-at-bat as well. Assuming Jazz Chisholm plays third and Anthony Volpe at shortstop, the Yankees could pivot their strategies accordingly. Chisholm, being a versatile option, can move to second if the Yankees end up signing Alex Bregman.

Similarly, Christian Walker and Pete Alonso will be handy upgrades at first base over Anthony Rizzo.