Nolan Arenado

Drafters know what they're getting in Arenado, who has batted no lower than .287 with at least 37 homers and 110 RBI in the last four years. He has played all but 16 games in those four seasons, making him a durable beacon of consistency worthy of a first-round selection. While a midseason trade from Colorado would hurt, the Rockies have notched a wild-card bid in back-to-back years and shown interest in extending their franchise cornerstone. A lack of steals is an unfortunate, but acceptable tradeoff for locking in bankable production at every other category.

Nolan Arenado not putting a deadline on extension talks

Nolan Arenado told reporters on Thursday that he is not putting a deadline on his extension talks with the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Some players refuse to negotiate during the season, but Arenado says he is open to anything. He did add that there will be probably be a "silent deadline" once the "serious games" start. It's encouraging for Rockies fans to hear but it remains unlikely Colorado will break the bank for their stud third baseman.