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MLB free agency 2017: Top 25 free agents

By Joshua Sadlock

Aug 21, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) celebrates after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Mets won 14-9. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) celebrates after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Mets won 14-9. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner hits a two-run single against the Chicago Cubs in the 5th inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner hits a two-run single against the Chicago Cubs in the 5th inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Justin Turner, 3B

Turner has been one of the most surprising stories of the past three seasons. He did not establish himself as a full-time big leaguer until 2011 at the age of 26. After mostly part-time duty with the Mets, he was non-tendered after the 2013 season. Turner landed with the Dodgers and has quietly slashed .296/.394/.492 over the past three years with 50 home runs. He has also been a monster in the postseason, hitting .357 in 18 games.

In 2016, Turner’s power stroke improved, allowing him to hit 27 home runs. His previous career-best had been 16. He also played quality defense at the hot corner. Turner is the only solid option available at third base in this free-agent class, and the Dodgers do not have any in-house options ready to replace him.

Prediction — Los Angeles Dodgers, four years, $70 million

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