Colorado Rockies: 18 things we are looking forward to in 2018

Number 1: More Nolan Arenado wizardry

Every season, Colorado’s All-Star third baseman does something that we all shake our head at and wonder how he did it. To the delight of many Rockies fans, he always saves some of his best moments for the San Francisco Giants. Whether it’s the “tarp catch” in San Francisco, hitting a game-winning home run to complete a cycle on Father’s Day at Coors Field or this little gem below, Nolan has a way of always plaguing the Giants.

Of course, it isn’t just against the Giants where Nolan excels. His defensive prowess makes him one of the game’s elite third basemen and one of the rare MLB players who are worth the price of admission every game. And yes, we’re talking every game because Arenado will rarely take a day off (unless it’s demanded of him).

Number 2: Sliding stops from DJ LeMahieu

Is there anything prettier than Colorado’s All-Star second baseman sliding into the grass to smother a grounder and make the throw to first, turning what could have been a single into an out? We don’t think so.

There is a reason why LeMahieu is a two-time Gold Glove winner. He is often underrated at the plate and in the field, but we are ready to see DJ spin some more magic in 2018.