MLB Free Agency 2017: 5 teams who should sign Mike Napoli

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians designated hitter Mike Napoli (26) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 25, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Seattle Mariners

The Mariners could be the 2017 version of the Cleveland Indians. An addition like Napoli may give the same type of value to a team that was lingering in the middle but had the potential to take a step forward. Felix Hernandez, Taijuan Walker, and James Paxton can be compared to Corey Kluber, Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco respectively. The Mariners do not have a Francisco Lindor rookie to breakout, but their lineup could arguably be better.

With Mike Napoli in the heart of the lineup, a run of Robinson Cano, Kyle Seager, and Napoli is a scary trio and one that could make noise in October. In getting a player such as Cano, the Mariners have shown that they are willing to spend money to win now. They have a huge hole at first base currently and if any team is to make a big move for Napoli, it would be the Mariners.

Felix Hernandez is coming off of a down year, especially for his standards, but if they can try to squeeze out a couple of good years this team really could find themselves a legitimate roster. A move in adding a veteran and core piece to the middle of the lineup could really help, and it could make them a legitimate contender in the American League West.

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