PHOENIX — Nolan Arenado’s move to the Arizona Diamondbacks drew a variety of reactions across baseball, including from a former teammate with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jul 14, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) on third base against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert appeared on the Bickley and Marotta show on Wednesday to discuss the trade, but also to reveal an interesting text he received from former Diamondbacks cornerstone Paul Goldschmidt.
“I got a text from Paul Goldschmidt who said, ‘Nolan Arenado is a good one,’” Gilbert said on the show. “‘You’re gonna like him, he’s gonna play well for the Diamondbacks.’ That’s a pretty good testimonial there.”
May 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) points to the fans after hitting a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
While many Arizona fans may have already known Arenado’s talent throughout his MLB journey, having someone with ties to the organization give him his flowers showcases what’s to come in the desert.
Arenado is a 13-season veteran in the major leagues, winning 10 Gold Gloves and earning eight All-Star selections during his time with the Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies. If anyone knows how well he’ll fit in with this young D-backs core, it’s Goldschmidt.
May 27, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) look on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Teammates for four seasons in St. Louis, both players became staples of an era for the team and were able to make the postseason in 2021. The question now is whether we’ll see that in the desert.
That remains to be seen, as Gilbert also stated that the text didn’t reveal whether or not he wanted to re-sign with the organization.
Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
“Certainly if he wants to play one more year, and have him in Arizona to capstone his career, I think it would be a great thing,” he said. “I think the fans would really appreciate it too. And he seems to fit what they’re looking for as a right-handed bat.”
Fans have definitely chimed in online about a possible reunion with the former Diamondback, hoping to fill a first-base position while bringing back a Valley icon for the 2026 season.
Next, the Dbacks should reunite Arenado with his former Cardinal teammate and of course all-time Dback legend, Paul Goldschmidt, and finally lock down a RP or two, and the Dbacks actually had decent off-season on paper.
— Lou: Copper 48 Sports Central (@KingLouieLouie) January 13, 2026
Announce Goldy back
— Goldschmidt Happened (@GoldyHappens) January 13, 2026
Bring Goldy back on a 1 yr deal ..
Can DH and platoon 1B w/Smith
Great leadership even if the bat has slipped a bit
— Donnybrook (@DTSports77) January 14, 2026
While there haven’t been reports of the Diamondbacks reaching out to Goldschmidt about a possible reunion, the offseason has shown that anything is possible — and it’s never a definitive no.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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