Two years before they became Yankee teammates, Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge spent a few hours together in Tampa, Fla.

The New York Yankees introduced Paul Goldschmidt to the media on Thursday. They signed the veteran first baseman to a one-year, $12 million deal to replace Anthony Rizzo at the position. Much was made in the aftermath of the signing about the relationship between Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge.

Unlike Juan Soto, Paul Goldschmidt signed with the Yankees to win now, but also to play alongside one of the best in the sport.

Paul Goldschmidt on the decision to sign with the Yankees, the franchise's storied history, his familiarity with his new teammates and more