After winning a World Series the Kansas City Royals have to shift their mindset a little heading into the 2016 season.

"It might be a little different with the bullseye on your back, but obviously, the last couple years with the World Series, people are going to try to take us out of there," said Kansas City left fielder Alex Gordon. "We’re up for the challenge and hopefully we can defend our title."

The ride to becoming World Series Champions is obviously well worth the challenges the 2016 season will bring.

"It definitely doesn’t get any easier from here. We understand, we’ll definitely take that World Series any day, but at the same time coming into this year, we understand it’s going to be tough all season long," said Kansas City center fielder Lorenzo Cain. "You know, guys are going to play us tough."

The Royals are looking to repeat as champions this year, and to think they were maybe 90-feet away from going for a three-peat.

"Every year I wipe the slate clean. It’s a new year and a new challenge. This is no different. We did win it last year, that’s great, we’re really excited about it, but it’ll be even better if we can do it again," said Gordon.