The Kansas City Royals were active in making moves toward the beginning of the offseason. They acquired some key pieces via trades. Nick Mears, Isaac Collins, Matt Strahm. They also signed Lane Thomas.
Now, comparatively speaking, the rest of the division did not do a whole lot. The Twins and White Sox are tanking and not trying to do anything ambitious this season. The Guardians are pretty much running it back with who they had last season. Jose Ramirez and friends, some would say.
The only real contender that has also made some moves is the Tigers. They got Tarik Skubal back after a historic arbitration case. They signed Framber Valdez to a huge three-year contract, and they signed former ace Justin Verlander.
So, the Tigers are trying to somewhat copy the Royals’ strategy and win games with amazing pitching. Skubal and Valdez is one heck of a 1-2 punch. Their offense might be a little better than the Royals right now, too.
But what do you think? Have the Royals done enough this offseason to win the division? Is there something else you are hoping or wanting them to do?