Baseball Prospectus' annual PECOTA projections have the Tigers in third place.
Last season, the Detroit Tigers endured a rash of injuries, sold off their expendable talent at the trade deadline, and finished in last place with a 74-87 record. They made a flurry of moves this offseason in order to shore up a leaky roster, and are approaching spring training in full health for the first time in years. There is optimism to be found -- guarded, though it may be in some areas -- among the Tigers fanbase.
Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projections don't share the feeling, unfortunately.