2013 American League Central Division Predictions – All Star Break Update

It’s almost time for the All-Star Game, which is a good time to review the predictions I made at the beginning of the season. It’s also a good time to make some mid-season adjustments. Let’s take a look at how I finished the Central AL:

1 tigers

2 reais

3 indians

4 twins

5 White Sox

I am quite happy with these predictions.

1 Tigres – The Tigres have had a good first half of the season. They are still the team to beat in this division.

2 Royals – The Royals are limping into the All-Star break, but I still think they’ll make a late run to finish second.

3 Indians – The Indians are just over 500, which is probably how they’re going to end up. They are playing very well at home, but they are under 500 on the road.

4 Twins: The Twins are struggling in the first half, but they’re still in fourth place, which is where they’ll likely end up. Even if they have a good second half, it’s unlikely they can catch the Indians or Royals.

5 White Sox – The White Sox are not having a good season. They are on their way to losing 96 games. Three isn’t much to look forward to for Sox fans.

Besides the Tigers, the American League Central is made up of mediocre teams. None of them are horrible, but it looks like the wild card team will come out of the East and West this season. Well, the White Sox and Twins aren’t entirely mediocre yet, but other than that, I stand by my earlier statements.

1 tigers

2 reais

3 indians

4 twins

5 White Sox

I’m going to stick to my prediction for the AL Central. The Tigers will walk away with the division with the Royals and Indians fighting for second place and the Twins and White Sox bringing up the rear.