Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Paul Goldschmidt (44) hits a grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning in game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

When Prince Fielder bolted for the Detroit Tigers this week and after Albert Pujols left for the Los Angeles Angels earlier in the off-season, it meant that now Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has a chance to be the power first baseman in the National League.  Now, he will still have competition, but I would have to give him better than average odds to lead NL first basemen in home runs in 2012.

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