3 pressing questions Rays must answer after losing World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays enter the offseason with evidence that their championship window remains open and a painful reminder of how much work remains. A 98-win season, an American League East title and a pennant deserve more weight than five disappointing games. Still, the Milwaukee Brewers exposed weaknesses the Rays cannot dismiss as October misfortune after Wednesday’s 4-1 loss ended the World Series. The challenge is to improve a contender without dismantling the foundation that made it one. These three questions should guide every major decision. Can the Rays get more from their core offense when it matters most?