THIRD BASE

Nolan Arenado led the NL with 38 homers and finished third in the MVP voting, cementing his place as one of the game’s best players. His goal in 2019 is to play

in at least 155 games and eliminate extended slumps,

such as his 5-for-41 skid late last season. Working on a

slump-busting routine is

his No. 1 task this spring.

Signing a record one-year,

$26 million deal to avoid ar

bitration took some weight

off Arenado’s shoulders,

and the possibility of a long-term contract will be

82

Game-winning RBIS

by Arenado since

2014, the most in

the majors. His 13

game-winning RBIS

ranked fifth in the

NL in 2018.

discussed this spring. Mcmahon, and possibly Rodgers, are Arenado’s likely backups.

Andy Cross, Denver Post file Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado signed a $26 million deal last month to avoid artibitration.