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Edwin Encarnacion

After seven and a half seasons with the Blue Jays, Edwin Encarnacion packed his bags and headed back to the States. The Indians and Encarnacion agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal, which includes a club option for a fourth year.

An All-Star in three of the past four seasons, Encarnacion has blossomed into one of the best power hitters in the game. He played third base, first base and designated hitter for the Jays. The Indians will likely use him primarily at DH, with occasional starts at first.

Encarnacion had one of the best seasons of his career in 2016. He tied his career-high in home runs with 42 and knocked in a career-best 127 RBI.

With a now-healthy Indians squad, Encarnacion looks to get Cleveland back to the World Series, but this time to take home the title. Look for big things to come for the 34-year-old and the Indians in 2017.

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