USA Today predicts Tigers at 80-82 for the season with the potential of making the playoffs (only because 12 teams make it now
).
Not sure how I feel about that. 80 wins is only 3 wins improvement from last year's final record. I think they've added some nice pieces that give them more than 3 extra wins. Hinch and Co. is also amazing at getting more out of players than other managers. So, we'll see. I predict a winning record, maybe 85-77, and a chance at the playoffs. Either way, I think there is potential for a fun year.