3 keys for the Detroit Tigers to win the American League Central
The Detroit Tigers are a long shot to win the division, but we have seen crazier things in life. So what needs to happen for this team to make it back to the postseason?
So, I am actually writing this? The Detroit Tigers, the team that I have been so critical of for how long, making the postseason? Someone will read this article and laugh hysterically, and I may do the same at times, but let's do this. After all, the Arizona Diamondbacks were in the World Series last year.
The Detroit Tigers had a generally quiet offseason after finishing second in the AL Central behind the Minnesota Twins last year. I was unimpressed by this finish, but an AL Central crown was not that far out of their reach. Will they make a run if they win the AL Central? No. Will they make the postseason if they win the AL Central? Yes, and that is what this article is talking about -- winning the AL Central.
We know that the AL Central is the worst division in baseball, and it's not close. This division is winnable for a couple of teams, with some having better odds than others. So, what needs to happen for the Tigers to raise a division pennant? Let's talk through a couple of "keys to success" or "keys" for the Tigers for the upcoming season.