Cleveland Indians Playoffs: What Is The Key To Success?

Oct 2, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) after defeating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates with right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) after defeating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a group of baseballs prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a group of baseballs prior to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /

There is plenty of excitement and optimism surrounding the Cleveland Indians, but what must be done to advance?

The 2016 MLB Postseason is here! Tonight starts another opportunity for teams to accomplish their ultimate goal: Winning a World Series. For the Cleveland Indians, who have had recent chances to achieve such goal, this may be their best chance yet.

Yes, the organization has been to the playoffs recently. However, in those trips, Cleveland never made it to the World Series. In fact, the last time the Indians actually made won the American League and made it to the World Series was in 1997!

The Indians are a small market team, but that has t stopped them from putting together a great product on the field. Yes, some breaks in their favor were needed, but overall the Tribe has a young, successful core who should be a factor for years to come.

For this playoffs, what is the Indians’ main key they must execute to have success? Members of the FoS team gave their thoughts.