It was a dream lineup on paper, and for the most part in the win column as well for the Toronto Blue Jays the last couple of seasons. Manager John Gibbons was able to fill out a “murderer’s row” on his score card most nights, and watched his team pummel their opponents into submission, especially in 2015.
The 2016 lineup featured six current or former All-Stars (seven if you include Melvin Upton), and also seven sluggers who hit 20 or more home runs.
- Josh Donaldson– 37 HR, 99 RBI
- Troy Tulowitzki– 24 HR, 79 RBI
- Russell Martin– 20 HR, 74 RBI
- Upton- 20 HR, 61 RBI (16 with the San Diego Padres)
* = free agent eligibleThose numbers represent a step back in terms of production from 2015, but still show how dangerous a healthy Blue Jays lineup could be.