As we take a moment to breathe during the All-Star break, perhaps now is a nice time for a little perspective. Do you realize that Paul Goldschmidt is the best player in the National League? Did you know that if the season ended today, he’d win the batting title? And how about this one — he also would be the winner of a modern triple crown, that being the three “slash” stats of batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Maybe you knew all of this. But perhaps this gives some in Cardinals Nation a full appreciation of the All-Star first baseman. Goldschmidt has been worth ever…
