2021 Projection: 65-97
It’s an exciting time to be a Detroit Tigers fan! No, the team doesn’t look like a division contender but the crowned jewel of their offseason was the hiring of manager A.J. Hinch. Coming off one of the more noteworthy scandals in baseball history, Hinch has paid his dues and is ready to rebuild a franchise that has not seen a winning season since 2016. Hinch has proved that he can flip a franchise around. Cheating aside, the Waverly, Iowa native shaped a disgraceful Astros franchise into a perennial contender while in Houston.
Things aren’t quite as promising on the actual field for the Tigers. The recent acquisition of Akil Baddoo through the Rule 5 draft opened the eyes of Twins fans. While talented, Baddoo has a few years until he hits his stride and the Tigers are lacking standout talent in their current starting lineup. Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Jemeir Candelario have the potential to craft solid major league careers alongside a wealth of othe