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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 3:06 pm
A way-too-early projected power rating for 2025 at mlb.com puts the Guardians No. 10; Tigers are 12; Royals 13
10. Guardians
You’d presume that the Guardians would be a bit more active this offseason than they were last winter, but then again, that inactivity didn’t prevent them from nabbing an AL Central title in 2024. They could probably use an extra power bat or two, though, if you’ve got one lying around.
12. Tigers
Their late-season tear got them into the playoffs for the first time in a decade and served as a legitimate proof of concept for their entire plan. Now it’s probably time to take the next step forward: They should be one of the stealthily aggressive teams in free agency this offseason
13. Royals
They may have overperformed a bit, and that lineup was looking awfully thin by the ALDS, but this is still a team with an AL MVP candidate in Bobby Witt Jr., an excellent rotation, good vibes and a division in which they don’t have to blow the doors off to be competitive. Last season wasn’t a one-off.
18. Twins
It had to be frustrating for Twins fans to see all those other AL Central teams in the playoffs while their team sat out October. If Minnesota is going to get back to the postseason in 2025, health, as always, is going to be pivotal. [interesting comparing this ranking with the "talent level" ranking from last week; suggesting that either the players and/or the manager underperform dramatically]
30. White Sox
They’ve got a new, highly regarded manager in Will Venable, and don’t forget, Garrett Crochet is still here for now (and Luis Robert Jr. too!) We guarantee 2025 will be better than 2024. (Right?) [Pretty unlikely they'll do worse]
10. Guardians
You’d presume that the Guardians would be a bit more active this offseason than they were last winter, but then again, that inactivity didn’t prevent them from nabbing an AL Central title in 2024. They could probably use an extra power bat or two, though, if you’ve got one lying around.
12. Tigers
Their late-season tear got them into the playoffs for the first time in a decade and served as a legitimate proof of concept for their entire plan. Now it’s probably time to take the next step forward: They should be one of the stealthily aggressive teams in free agency this offseason
13. Royals
They may have overperformed a bit, and that lineup was looking awfully thin by the ALDS, but this is still a team with an AL MVP candidate in Bobby Witt Jr., an excellent rotation, good vibes and a division in which they don’t have to blow the doors off to be competitive. Last season wasn’t a one-off.
18. Twins
It had to be frustrating for Twins fans to see all those other AL Central teams in the playoffs while their team sat out October. If Minnesota is going to get back to the postseason in 2025, health, as always, is going to be pivotal. [interesting comparing this ranking with the "talent level" ranking from last week; suggesting that either the players and/or the manager underperform dramatically]
30. White Sox
They’ve got a new, highly regarded manager in Will Venable, and don’t forget, Garrett Crochet is still here for now (and Luis Robert Jr. too!) We guarantee 2025 will be better than 2024. (Right?) [Pretty unlikely they'll do worse]