The days of every AL Central opponent being an easy set of wins for the Guardians are long gone.
Kansas City may be the team still furthest away from the doormat-to-contender transformation, but they cannot be completely counted out anymore. With 74 wins last year, a starting pitching staff slowly coming together, and top a prospect on the horizon, they could be anywhere from a sub-.500 pest to a surprising team that puts together its first winning season in half a decade.
If the Royals are going to win in 2022, they are apparently going to do it with gosh darn grit and determination.