Ranking MLB's Most Dominant 1-2 Pitching Duos Entering 2017

Everyone loves a great duo. Batman and Robin, Simon and Garfunkel, Tyrion Lannister and that weird eunuch.So it goes in MLB, where a stout top-of-the-rotation combo can excite fans and propel a team to success.With pitchers and catchers about to do their much-anticipated reporting, let's rank the top 10 starting-pitching tandems in the game, keeping a few factors in mind:Track record. Pitchers with a history of success and no glaring red flags get bonus points over recent breakout stars who've yet to prove their longevity.Recent performance/potential. That said, raw talent and last season's results matter; you can't skate on pedigree or reputation alone.Ignore the rest of the rotation. This isn't a ranking of starting rotation depth, so 1-2 combos that are backed by solid No. 3s, No. 4s and No. 5s receive zero extra credit, though I'll note when there's a debate about who's No. 2.Begin Slideshow
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