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Cardinals Paul Goldschmidt named National League Hank Aaron Award winner
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The perfect leader': As greats retire, Paul Goldschmidt rises as Cardinals' next star of stars
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Paul Goldschmidt Is Thriving for St. Louis Cardinals - The New York Times
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Adam Wainwright fans eight as Cardinals sweep Cubs - The Boston Globe
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Paul Goldschmidt puts focus on being a leader for Cardinals, not an MVP encore performance
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Paul Goldschmidt puts focus on being a leader for Cardinals, not an MVP encore performance
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Cardinals Paul Goldschmidt wins NL MVP, boosts Hall of Fame case - Sports Illustrated
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Paul Goldschmidt presented outstanding honor from Cardinals teammate Jack Flaherty
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The perfect leader': As greats retire, Paul Goldschmidt rises as Cardinals' next star of stars
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Arizona Diamondbacks All Decade Team: First Base, Paul Goldschmidt - AZ Snake Pit
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Paul Goldschmidt, Albert Pujols play in 2022 MLB All-Star Game
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Cardinals rally for 7-5 win over the Cubs to split London series, Sports
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Paul Goldschmidt puts focus on being a leader for Cardinals, not an MVP encore performance