The belief from his current and former clubhouses is consistent: Paul Goldschmidt, the player and the person, is going to help the Yankees.

We all know about baseball’s devotion to advanced analytics. Like it or not, the crazy numbers rule. But what about age? That’s a simple but critical number, especially to the oldest guy on the team.

Paul Goldschmidt comes to the Yankees with credentials that include an MVP, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards, and a great reputation as teammate.

The Cardinals' pivot meant not pursuing former MVP Paul Goldschmidt, who fielded offers from contending teams, choosing the Yankees. Why? "Just everything," he says.