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Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Mark Melancon (43) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dexter Fowler

Flashback to Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. On the fourth pitch of the game, Dexter Fowler launched a leadoff home run over the center field wall. He played a pivotal role in the Cubs’ postseason success.

In the offseason, though, Fowler signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with one of the Cubs’ biggest rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. With the Cardinals parting ways with veteran Matt Holiday, a spot opened in the outfield for the club. Fowler will take over in center field, joining two young and talented outfielders in Randal Grichuk and Stephen Piscotty.

Fowler has played for three different teams in his career (Cubs, Astros and Rockies). In his nine years so far, Fowler has hit .268 with 78 home runs and 339 RBI. He earned his first All-Star Game selection last season. Fowler’s bWAR reached a career-high 4.2 in 2016.

Expect Fowler to have a big 2017 season, especially when he plays the Cubs. The Cardinals and Cubs play each other 19 times this coming season, including the season-opening series.

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