Does falling short of the World Series sting the Guardians? Absolutely. Yet, they shattered expectations in Stephen Vogt's first season as manager.

The front office will be much more meticulous. And while there are always tweaks to every part of a ballclub in the offseason, the Guardians are set up well enough at the positions and in the bullpen to give the majority of their focus to the rotation these next several months.

Stephen Vogt emphasizes how proud he is of the Cleveland Guardians after their playoff loss to the New York Yankees.