Dominant pitching is still the most valuable weapon in contending for a World Series title, but with offense down around the league, having a potent lineup can go a long way as well.
Just how valuable is a good offense?
The four teams that reached the League Championship Series last season—the Blue Jays, Cubs, Mets and Royals—ranked in the top eight in the league in runs scored during the second half of the season.
A strong pitching staff can carry a team to the World Series, but an offense that is firing on all cylinders heading into October can also make a serious impact.
So with that in mind, what follows is a look at the 10 best offenses in baseball heading into the 2016 season.
Where guys like Yoenis Cespedes, Dexter Fowler, Ian Desmond and Howie Kendrick eventually wind up signing could certainly have an impact on these rankings, but this is how the top 10 shakes out as things currently stand.
Teams are ranked simply on how dangerous their lineup is as a whole.
Some teams rely heavily on three or four star players to shoulder the offensive load, while others employ a more balanced attack top to bottom.
It doesn't matter how they do it, these are the 10 teams in the best position to consistently put a lot of runs on the board in 2016.
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