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Updated 2015 AL Central Prediction, December 14 Edition

Updated 2015 AL Central Prediction, December 14 Edition

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The AL Central is probably the most improved division in all of baseball from this winter so far. That means it's going to be a very competitive division and surely a fun one to follow in 2015. Here's how the final standings could look.

5. Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins v Colorado Rockies
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5. Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins v Colorado Rockies
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Projected record: 74-88

While the Twins are going to be better in 2015, they're playing in a division with a bunch of other improved teams. They will take steps forward this upcoming season, but until Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano establish themselves, this team is not going to be competitive.

4. Kansas City Royals

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4. Kansas City Royals

Detroit Tigers v Kansas City Royals
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Projected record: 82-80

The Royals are set to take a pretty big step back in 2015. They lost Billy Butler even though they replaced him with Kendrys Morales, and are almost sure to lose James Shields to free agency. While they have a stellar bullpen, this team is just a tad above average.

3. Cleveland Indians

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3. Cleveland Indians

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Indians
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Projected record: 86-76

Cleveland will need Corey Kluber to duplicate his Cy Young performance from last season to have a chance in the division. They should be competitive for most of the season, but they don't have the offensive depth that the top two teams in this division have.

2. Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Indians
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2. Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Indians
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Projected record: 89-73

The most improved team in the majors this offseason, the White Sox are set to make noise in the AL. They're still a step below the Tigers, but they're going to really test Detroit in a tough divisional race.

1. Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers v Kansas City Royals
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1. Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers v Kansas City Royals
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Projected record: 93-69

The Tigers traded away Rick Porcello this offseason, but they also acquired slugger Yoenis Cespedes. That gives them one of the most feared lineups in baseball, so if they can get their bullpen shored up, they should take the division.

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