MINNEAPOLIS — There is much Stephen Vogt has learned between his first year as Guardians manager in 2024 to where he is right now in 2025.

He said the biggest thing is to not jump to conclusions. That is to say don’t form an impression on a young player too quickly.

It is an important lesson because young players are the Guardians’ lifeblood. Year after year, they field one of the youngest teams in the big leagues.

Yes, young players keep the payroll down. But with good coaching and constant encouragement those young players can return dividends the kind of dividends the Guardians are currently receiving.

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