For many, there is still the feel of being defending World Series champs as 2020 was reduced to a 60-game sprint without spectators on South Capitol Street, as well as a season where the reigning World Series MVP was limited to five innings because of carpal tunnel syndrome. The team showed plenty of promise during its 10-9-5 exhibition schedule, but that’s the March mindset. Wins and the good plate appearances, solid pitching outings and sharp plays in the field are seen as the byproduct of being on track. Losses and the shortcomings at the plate, on the mound and in the field are simply seen as “working out the kinks.”