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TOP MLB TEAMS GOING INTO THE 2017 SEASON



1. Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox have an amazing roster going into 2017. Their pitching staff is great. They have Chris sale, recently traded from the Chicago White Sox. They also have David Price, Rick Porcello, and many other great pitchers. Their lineup is pretty good too, with all-star Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez. The Boston Red Sox have great potential for a team. They defiantly should do very well this season. 2. Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem The Angels have a great team going into the season. Their pitching is looking ok, but what we are really focused on is their roster. They of course have the best player in baseball, Mike Trout. along with Albert Pujols, who is just 9 home-runs away from  reaching 600. They have Andrelton Simmons, Jefry Marte, C.J Cron, and Yunel Escobar. The Angels have recieved a few new players as well. This includes, Luis Valbuena, from the Huston Astros, who can definatly bring some power to their lineup. They also have Martin Maldonaldo, a catcher from the Milwakee Brewers, Danny Espinosa, an infielder from the Washinton Nationals, Ben Revere, an outfielder from the Washington Nationals, and Cameron Maybin, an outfielder from the Detroit Tigers. The Angels will for sure make it to the playoffs this years if their players do well. 3. Chicago Cubs After their first world series championship since 1908, the Chicago Cubs have a great roster. Although they gave up closer Aroldis Chapman to the New York Yankees, they got all star closer Wade Davis from the Kansas City Royals. Their batting lineup is amazing too, With previous NL MVP 3rd baseman Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Javier Baez, and many more. They will have another good year and maybe even clinch another World Series Championship.