In 2015, the Detroit Tigers four season streak of division championships ended as the team finished with a 74-87 record, good for last place in the AL Central division. Although the Tigers finished in last place for the first time since the 2005 season, they were able to bolster their roster in the offseason and could contend for a division championship in 2016.
The Tigers relentless pursuit of a World Series championship looks to continue after they were able to sign pitcher Jordan Zimmerman, and outfielder Justin Upton in the offseason. With an aggressive owner in Mike Illitch, the Tigers were able to sign Zimmerman to a five-year, $110 million contract.