Choosing which team to pick for your franchise in MLB: The Show can be a daunting task. Do you want to rebuild? What about picking a team loaded with cash, but little talent to show for it? What if you just want to pick a team with all of the tools at your disposal, and your only job is to win a World Series? The fact is, there is a variety of great teams to kick off your franchise with, but you only get to choose one. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, we'll be going division by division and team by team to help you make your choice. With our fourth entry, here's the NL West:

Arizona Diamondbacks

Depth Chart: Under the controversial eye of Kevin Towers, the Diamondbacks have tanked from one of the most balanced organizations in baseball to one lopsided with poor talent, little youth, and old-school style baseball that is behind the times. Any team with Paul Goldschmidt has some hope for the future, but it's going to be a long road back to the top for the Diamondbacks.

Pitchers: Miley, Arroyo, McCarthy, Collmenter, Anderson D
Bullpen: Reid, Ziegler, Perez, Cahill B+
Infield: Montero, Goldschmidt, Hill, Owings, Prado B
Outfield: Ross, Parra, Trumbo C+
Bench: Inciarte, Campana, Pennington, Gosewisch D+

Farm System: Things would be a lot better if Towers didn't have an obscure idea of what wins baseball games. In the recent past, elite prospects such as Justin Upton, Adam Eaton, Matt Davidson and Tyler Skaggs have been traded for relievers, aging third-basemen, and little else. All the same, there is a decent amount of pitching talent right at the top for Diamondback fans to hang their hats on.

Keep An Eye On: Shipley (SP), Bradley (SP), Blair (SP) C

Ballpark: Chase Field is one of the funnest ballparks in baseball to plan on, particularly because everything feels so personal and light-hearted. With a mega-scoreboard and the most famous swimming pool in baseball in center-field, there's a lot that will keep you interested over the course of a few seasons. B+

Summary: Someone needs to get in there and take over for Kevin Towers before this dumpster fire gets even worse. By taking over the Diamondbacks, you would be taking over one of the worst situations in baseball. Up to the task?

Los Angeles Dodgers

Depth Chart: Conversely, the Dodgers have put together one of the strongest rosters in baseball. While inconsistent at times, the Dodgers have a dynamic lineup to go along with one of the best rotations in baseball. With the likes of Kershaw and Puig, there's no reason to believe they aren't in it for the long haul, either.

Pitchers: Kershaw, Ryu, Greinke, Haren, Beckett A-
Bullpen: Jansen, Howell, Wright, Wilson B
Infield: Ellis, Gonzalez, Gordon, Ramirez, Turner B
Outfield: Kemp, Ethier,Puig A-
Bench: Crawford, Turner, Van Slyke, Federowicz B-

Farm System: There isn't a whole lot left, but who needs a farm system when you're spending $200+ million a year? All the same, there are a few guys to keep your eye on, if the Dodgers are your team of choice.

Keep An Eye On: Pederson (OF), Lee (SP), Seager (3B) C+

Ballpark: Dodger Stadium is as classic as classic gets. Low lights, wide open view of everything in the park, and seats right around the action. The only thing its missing is Vin Scully calling all the games. A-

Summary: Maybe the best all-around organization to pick if you're looking to dominate the league and go win yourself a World Series.

San Francisco Giants

Depth Chart: The Giants had one off year, but there's no reason to think it will be any more than that. With a solid core of hitters and pitchers, the Giants have been part of the playoff picture for the last decade on a consistent basis.

Pitchers: Bumgarner, Cain, Lincecum, Hudson, Vogelsong B+
Bullpen: Romo, Casilla, Lopez, Petit C+
Infield: Posey, Belt, Scutaro, Crawford, Sandoval B+
Outfield: Morse, Pagan, Pence B
Bench: Blanco, Colvin, Arias, Sanchez C

Farm System: The Giants have some young pitching talent to back up their already solid rotation, but there is a noticeable lack of bats in the farm system. Having traded a few away to the Phillies in the trade for Hunter Pence, the Giants were left hoping that Gary Brown would emerge as the star prospect some predicted he would be.

Keep An Eye On: Crick (SP), Escobar (SP), Mejia (SP) B-

Ballpark: AT&T Park is famous for the San Francisco Bay in right-field being a hitter target for the biggest sluggers around the league. The park is one of the most unique in baseball, and one of the prettiest to look at in The Show. A-

Summary: The Giants are looking for a bounce-back season, and they have the talent to do so. If you're okay facing the Dodgers' oversized payroll every year, then the Giants are one of the best options available with a balanced depth chart, good young pitching, and one of the best ballparks in the MLB.

San Diego Padres

Depth Chart: The Padres are an interesting ball club. They are cheaply run, have a solid amount of young MLB talent, and an average to above-average pitching staff. Yet, there's little doubt their playoff drought will continue into this year. The possible exception? Breakout years for guys like Jedd Gyorko and Yonder Alanso. There's a lot of room to worth with, here, but success is likely something you'll have to be patient for.

Pitching: Ross, Cashner, Kennedy, Stults, Erlin C+
Bullpen: Street, Benoit, Torres, Thayer B
Infield: Grandal, Alonso, Gyorko, Cabrera, Headley B+
Outfield: Quentin, Maybin, Denorfia C+
Bench: Smith, Venable, Rivera, Armarista B+

Farm System: The Padres have a few really high profile prospects in Hedges and Wisler. The organization is set up to win in the relatively near future, but a lot of it hinges on the growth and development of their prospects. If Alonso and Maybin are any indication, the Padres haven't faired very well with top prospects in the past.

Keep An Eye On: Hedges (C), Wisler (SP), Fried (SP) B+

Ballpark: Unless you really like low scoring games, Petco Park is one of the worst parks in the game to play with. The walls extend way beyond an average hitters reach, with HR rates plummeting in the park. That said, the gorgeous view of the city falls perfectly into the background, giving you some nice visuals to look at. C

Summary: The Padres are dangerously close to finishing a rebuild, but some tough choices still remain. Do you give up on Alonso, and move him off to a team desperate for even an average first baseman? Do you hang onto Headley in hopes that he signs in the offseason, or do you trade him for a haul? There's a lot of wiggle room here, but anyone who wants to compete instantly might think twice before choosing the Padres.

Colorado Rockies

Depth Chart: There are few lineups better in all of baseball than the Colorado Rockies. With Tulo and Gonzalez at the helm, you have a dangerous one-two punch that rivals any in baseball. On top of that, you have the resurgent Michael Cuddyer and Justin Morneau. The pitching staff is nothing to write home about, but it has steadily improved over the last few years.

Pitching: de la Rosa, Nicasio, Chacin, Lyles, Anderson C
Bullpen: Hawkins, Belisle, Brothers, Logan B-
Infield: Rosario, Morneau, LeMathieu, Tulowitzki, Arenado A-
Outfield: Gonzalez, Blackmon, Cuddyer B+
Bench: Culberson, Rutledge, Pecheco, Stubbs B-

Farm System: The Rockies made a hard choice (and probably the right one) in not trading either Tulowitzki or Gonzalez for a haul last July, but there have been consequences for it. Their farm system lacks depth and is going to rely heavily on guys a ways away from making much of an impact. The arm of Jon Gray is one that could help the Rockies make a playoff run in a year or two.

Keep An Eye On: Gray (SP), Butler (SP), Dahl (OF) C+

Ballpark: It is the exact opposite of Petco Park. Do you like to rake, but hate to pitch? Coors Field might be the best field for you. There isn't a whole lot too the stadium, but it certainly makes for fun baseball. C+

Summary: If they weren't in the same division as the Giants and Dodgers, the Rockies would be heavy playoff favorites. All the same, they are ready to make a push and they have the lineup to compete with anybody. If they're your choice, prepare for some frustrating homers on the opposing end, though.