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?

Detroit Tigers celebrate after a win against the Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit Tigers celebrate after a win against the Cleveland Guardians. | Duane Burleson/GettyImages
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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.

The Detroit Tigers have a chance at winning the AL Central division, but they are going to need some help.

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