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MLB: Ranking the Top 10 Lineups for 2017

By Travis Koch

Oct 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) reacts after a called third strike in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) reacts after a called third strike in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nothing gets the baseball juices flowing more than the talk of offense. We’ll see some stacked offenses around MLB in 2017. Here’s a look at the top ten lineups around the league.

Spring training is finally in full swing. Better yet, we now have the World Baseball Classic at our disposal. Each should keep us entertained until the long-awaited opening day arrives. Meanwhile, MLB teams have made their initial cuts; rosters will continue to take shape to prepare for the 2017 campaign. The players that spoil us for a near 162 games a year will see increasing playing time as the spring progresses.

The offseason presented its usual mix-up. We saw Edwin Encarnacion headline free agency with an eventual signing with the Cleveland Indians. Other players switching teams through free agency include Ian Desmond, Mike Napoli, Matt Holliday, Dexter Fowler, Kendrys Morales, and Carlos Beltran. A number of trades were executed this offseason as well. Most notably, Jean Segura joined the Seattle Mariners, and Jorge Soler is now a member of the Kansas City Royals.

Of course, pitchers also took part in the free agent excitement. However, this article will focus on the offensive side of the game.

The 2017 season will offer a number of dangerous lineups. We’ll see how the offseason break treated the young and emerging faces of MLB. We’ll also see how the big named offseason additions will help their new teams. However, beyond individuals, which teams will display the most daunting and superior lineups in 2017?

The following is an attempt to determine said offensive intimidation and superiority. In fact, here’s a list of the top ten lineups in MLB.

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