If the Arizona Diamondbacks stay in the National League West Division race for the balance of the season, there is little doubt as to the value of Paul Goldschmidt.
As well, should the Colorado Rockies maintain on their steady course of action, the same can be said for third baseman Nolan Arenado.
In an early season showdown of the two West rivals, separated by one game coming into play Tuesday night, both Goldschmidt and Arenado delivered in clutch situations during the series opener. The way the Rockies have jumped out this season, Arenado and teammate centerfielder Charlie Blackmon, along with Goldschmidt and his teammate Jake Lamb, the Arizona third baseman, have all reached front and center.